EWS 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

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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