CPSCNovember 21, 2007

Slipcovers Used With Boppy Pillows recall: Choking Hazard and Risk of Lead Exposure

Slipcovers Used With Boppy Pillows Recalled Due to Choking Hazard and Risk of Lead Exposure

Why was Slipcovers Used With Boppy Pillows recalled?

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.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact The Boppy Company for a free replacement product. Contact: For information on identifying and/or exchanging the recalled slipcovers, call The Boppy Company at (888) 772-6779 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.boppy.com

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 lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

UPC: 769662307055, 769662308014, 769662308021, 769662325424, 769662325448, 769662327091

Product
Boppy® Slipcovers
Company
The Boppy Company, of Golden, Colo.
Quantity
About 38,000
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.
Recall date
November 21, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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

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