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NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
| Office of Information and Public Affairs | Washington, DC 20207 |
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE | Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 713-3916 |
| November 21, 2007 | CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 |
| Release #08-097 |
Slipcovers Used With Boppy Pillows Recalled Due to Choking Hazard and
Risk of Lead Exposure
WASHINGTON, D.C. - 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(r) 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(r) 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 at www.boppy.com
To see this recall on CPSC's web site, including pictures of the
recalled products, please go to:
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml08/08097.html
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