Safety regulator, Boston Billows Inc. Announce Recall of Nursing Pillows
Recall 04205 · Sep 1, 2004 · Boston Billows Inc.
8,000
units affected
8,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04205
- Date
- Sep 1, 2004
- Company
- Boston Billows Inc.
- Units affected
- 8,000
- Product
- Boston Billows Nursing Pillows
- Product type
- Pillows
- Hazard
- Suffocation
The product
The "C"-shaped pillows are about 36 inches long, 10 inches wide and 5 inches deep. There is a 100 percent cotton hypoallergenic cover of various colors and prints over the white pillow. The outer cover is removable. The whole pillow is washable. The fabric tag on the pillow reads, "Boston Billows, Inc."
What can happen
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.
The fix
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 Update: A December 19, 2008 decision by the Commission to exempt this product has superseded this recall action. As a result, this recall action is no longer in effect.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Hospitals and independent specialty stores, from February 2000 through December 2003, for between $34 and $38.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled boston billows nursing pillows?
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 Update: A December 19, 2008 decision by the Commission to exempt this product has superseded this recall action. As a result, this recall action is no longer in effect.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.