CPSC2007-11-21
Slipcovers Used With Boppy Pillows Recalled Due to Choking Hazard and Risk of Lead Exposure
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact The Boppy Company for a free replacement product.
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.
Affected count
About 38,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Boppy® Slipcovers
Consumer contact
For information on identifying and/or exchanging the recalled slipcovers, call The Boppy Company at (888) 772-6779 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.boppy.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Slipcovers-Used-With-Boppy-Pillows-Recalled-Due-to-Choking-Hazard-and-Risk-of-Lead-ExposureDon't want to check this manually?
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