While many of us probably aren't fans of Boppy pillows I know many nursing
moms do use them..

 

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

November 21, 2007

Release #08-097 

Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 713-3916

CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Slipcovers Used With Boppy Pillows Recalled Due to Choking Hazard and Risk
of Lead Exposure

 

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in
cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of
the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled
products immediately unless otherwise instructed. 

Name of Product: Boppy(r) Slipcovers

Units: About 38,000

Importer: The Boppy Company, of Golden, Colo.

Hazard: The zipper pull on the slipcovers can break, posing a choking hazard
to young children. In addition, paint on the zippers contains excess levels
of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves velvet and boa slipcovers intended for use
with the Boppy(r) Bare Naked nursing and support pillow.

Slipcovers recalled due to a choking hazard were sold in three color
combinations and have the following UPC and date codes found on the
California Flammability Law tag. Slipcovers sold in clear vinyl packages are
labeled Boppy(r) Luxe.

Color Combination  | UPC Code | Date Code Blue/Green Velvet  | 769662 30802
1 | 05/2006 and 06/2006 Pink/ Orange Velvet | 769662 30801 4 | 05/2006 and
06/2006 Pastel Blue Velvet | 769662 30705 5 | 05/2006 

Slipcovers recalled due excessive levels of lead paint were sold in four
colors and have the following UPC and date codes found on the care
instructions label and on the exterior of the packaging. Slipcovers sold in
display boxes are labeled Boppy(r) Soothing.

Color | UPC Code | Date Code

Pastel Blue "Boa" | 769662 32544 8 | 07030 Bright Pink Velvet | 769662 32542
4 | 07030 Navy Blue Velvet | 769662 32542 4 | 07030 Sage Green Velvet |
769662 32709 1 | 07030 

 

Sold at: Slipcovers recalled due to choking hazard were sold at discount
department stores nationwide from July 2006 through September 2007 for about
$16. Slipcovers recalled due to lead paint were sold at discount department
stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007 for between $15
and $17.

 

Manufactured in: China

 

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact
The Boppy Company for a free replacement product.

 

Consumer Contact: For information on identifying and/or exchanging the
recalled slipcovers, call The Boppy Company at (888) 713-3916 anytime or
visit the firm's Web site at www.boppy.com

 

To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the recalled
products, please go to:

http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08097.html

 

 

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