Safety regulator, Theraline Inc. Announce Recall of Maternity and Nursing Pillows
Recall 04204 · Sep 1, 2004 · Theraline Inc.
1,000
units affected
1,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 04204
- Date
- Sep 1, 2004
- Company
- Theraline Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,000
- Product
- Big V Maternity and Nursing Pillows
- Product type
- Pillows
- Hazard
- Suffocation
The product
The pillows have a blue or peach-colored print fabric showing yellow moons, hearts and stars, or tan and blue teddy bears. The log-shaped pillows measure about 5 feet in length. "THERALINE," "THE BIG V" and "Finest Micropearl Filling" are written on a fabric tag sewn on the pillow.
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Independent specialty stores sold the pillows, from June 2003 through May 2004, for about $60.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled big v maternity and nursing pillows?
Consumers should stop using these pillows immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund.
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.