Slipcovers Used With Boppy Pillows Recalled Due to Choking Hazard and Risk of Lead Exposure
Recall 08097 · Nov 21, 2007 · The Boppy Company
38,000
units affected
38,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08097
- Date
- Nov 21, 2007
- Company
- The Boppy Company
- Units affected
- 38,000
- Product
- Boppy® Slipcovers
- Product type
- Pillows
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves velvet and boa slipcovers intended for use with the Boppy® Bare Naked nursing and support pillow. Slipcovers recalled due to a choking hazard were sold in three color combinations and have the following UPC and date codes found on the California Flammability Law tag. Slipcovers sold in clear vinyl packages are labeled Boppy® Luxe. Color Combination UPC Code Date Code Blue/Green Velvet 769662 30802 1 05/2006 and 06/2006 Pink/ Orange Velvet 769662 30801 4 05/2006 and 06/2006 Pastel Blue Velvet 769662 30705 5 05/2006 Slipcovers recalled due excessive levels of lead paint were sold in four colors and have the following UPC and date codes found on the care instructions label and on the exterior of the packaging. Slipcovers sold in display boxes are labeled Boppy® Soothing. Color UPC Code Date Code Pastel Blue "Boa" 769662 32544 8 07030 Bright Pink Velvet 769662 32542 4 07030 Navy Blue Velvet 769662 32542 4 07030 Sage Green Velvet 769662 32709 1 07030
What can happen
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.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact The Boppy Company for a free replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- 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...
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled boppy® slipcovers?
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact The Boppy Company for a free replacement product.
What is the 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.
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.