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Slipcovers Used With Boppy Pillows Recalled Due to Choking Hazard and Risk of Lead Exposure
November 27, 2007
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the
firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products
immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Boppy(r) Slipcovers
Units: About 38,000
Importer: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves velvet and boa slipcovers intended for
use with the Boppy(r) 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 |
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.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these products immediately and
contact The Boppy Company for a free replacement product.
Consumer Contact: For information on identifying and/or exchanging the
recalled slipcovers, call The Boppy Company at (888) 713-3916 anytime or
visit the firm's Web
site.
To see this recall, please visit
CPSC's web site.
For more information on the hazard of lead, please
visit our Healthy
Environments Section.
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