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CPSC, Boston Billows Inc. Announce Recall of Nursing Pillows

U.S. CPSCSuffocationSep 1, 2004
Recalled Boston Billows Nursing Pillow
Recalled Boston Billows Nursing Pillow
Recalled Boston Billows Nursing Pillow
Recalled Boston Billows Nursing Pillow

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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. Update: A December 19, 2008 decision by the Commission to exempt this product has superseded this recall action. As a result, this recall action is no longer in effect.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

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."

Sold on

Hospitals and independent specialty stores, from February 2000 through December 2003, for between $34 and $38.

Contact the company

Consumers can contact the Boston Billows Inc. at (877) 274-4606 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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