CPSC, Theraline Inc. Announce Recall of Maternity and
CPSC, Theraline Inc. Announce Recall of Maternity and Nursing Pillows
Why was CPSC, Theraline Inc. Announce Recall of Maternity and recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these pillows immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund. Contact: Consumers can contact Theraline Inc. at (866) 843-7254 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Big V Maternity and Nursing Pillows
- Company
- Theraline Inc., of Wendell, Mass.
- Quantity
- About 1,000
- Sold at
- Independent specialty stores sold the pillows, from June 2003 through May 2004, for about $60.
- Recall date
- September 1, 2004
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
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.