Product Recall Number: 08-097
Why was Boppy® Slipcovers 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.
Product Recall Number: 08-097
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2007-11-20
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Boppy® Slipcovers
Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Boppy Company, of Golden, Colo., is voluntarily recalling about 38,000 Boppy Slipcovers. 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.Name of Product: Boppy® SlipcoversUnits: About 38,000Importer: The Boppy Company, of Golden, Colo.Hazard: 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.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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 CombinationUPC CodeDate CodeBlue/Green Velvet769662 30802 105/2006 and 06/2006Pink/ Orange Velvet769662 30801 405/2006 and 06/2006Pastel Blue Velvet769662 30705 505/2006Slipcovers 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.ColorUPC CodeDate CodePastel Blue "Boa"769662 32544 807030Bright Pink Velvet769662 32542 407030Navy Blue Velvet769662 32542 407030Sage Green Velvet769662 32709 107030Sold 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.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact The Boppy Company for a free replacement product.Consumer 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 website at www.boppy.com.
Hazard Description: 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.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Replace
Units: About 38,000
Incidents: None reported.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact The Boppy Company for a free replacement product.
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.
Importers: The Boppy Company, of Golden, Colo.
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: None Listed
Manufactured In: China
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed