CPSC2004-09-01
CPSC, Theraline Inc. Announce Recall of Maternity and Nursing Pillows
Theraline Inc., of Wendell, Mass.
Hazard
If infants are placed on these pillows and left unattended, there is a risk of suffocation. Infant pillows and cushions are banned under the Federal law. Infant pillows have a flexible fabric covering, are loosely filled with plastic beads, easily flattened, intended for use by infants under 1 year old, and capable of conforming to the body or face of an infant.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these pillows immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund.
Sold at
Independent specialty stores sold the pillows, from June 2003 through May 2004, for about $60.
Affected count
About 1,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
Germany
Products
Big V Maternity and Nursing Pillows
Consumer contact
Consumers can contact Theraline Inc. at (866) 843-7254 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Theraline-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Maternity-and-Nursing-Pillows-Don't want to check this manually?
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