CPSC recall 04-205, announced September 1, 2004, covers Boston Billows Nursing Pillows (about 8,000 units). If infants are placed on these pillows and left unattended, there is a risk of suffocation. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should stop using these pillows immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund. Recall contact: call (877) 274-4606.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The "C"-shaped pillows are about 36 inches long, 10 inches wide and 5 inches deep. There is a 100 percent cotton hypoallergenic cover of various colors and prints over the white pillow. The outer cover is removable. The whole pillow is washable. The fabric tag on the pillow reads, "Boston Billows, Inc."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was 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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should stop using these pillows immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund. Update: A December 19, 2008 decision by the Commission to exempt this product has superseded this recall action. As a result, this recall action is no longer in effect.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Boston Billows
- Manufacturer
- Boston Billows Inc., of Nashua, N.H.
- Recall number
- 04-205
- Units
- About 8,000
- Manufactured in
- United States
- Sold at / sales period
- Hospitals and independent specialty stores, from February 2000 through December 2003, for between $34 and $38.
Boston Billows Nursing Pillows
CPSC product type: Pillows
Recall contact information
Consumers can contact the Boston Billows Inc. at (877) 274-4606 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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