CPSC, Theraline Inc. Announce Recall of Maternity and Nursing Pillows
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2004-09-01 · 04204
Hazards
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.
Recall
Number
04204
Date
2004-09-01
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Big V Maternity and Nursing Pillows
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Theraline Inc., of Wendell, Mass.
Retailer(s)
Independent specialty stores sold the pillows, from June 2003 through May 2004, for about $60.
Country of manufacture
Germany
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.