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CPSC, Theraline Inc. Announce Recall of Maternity and Nursing Pillows
Recalled September 1, 2004 · CPSC recall 04204 · Theraline
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these pillows immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund.
Units
About 1,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
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.
What to do
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.
Product
Big V Maternity and Nursing Pillows
Manufacturer(s)
Theraline Inc., of Wendell, Mass.
Retailers
Independent specialty stores sold the pillows, from June 2003 through May 2004, for about $60.
Made in
Germany
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →