CPSC2004-09-01
CPSC, Boston Billows Inc. Announce Recall of Nursing Pillows
Boston Billows Inc., of Nashua, N.H.
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. Update: A December 19, 2008 decision by the Commission to exempt this product has superseded this recall action. As a result, this recall action is no longer in effect.
Sold at
Hospitals and independent specialty stores, from February 2000 through December 2003, for between $34 and $38.
Affected count
About 8,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Boston Billows Nursing Pillows
Consumer contact
Consumers can contact the Boston Billows Inc. at (877) 274-4606 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Boston-Billows-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Nursing-Pillows-Don't want to check this manually?
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