Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published September 23, 2021
Boppy Newborn Loungers Recall: Suffocation Risk After 8 Infant Deaths
Boppy recalls over 3 million newborn loungers due to suffocation risk from infants rolling or moving. 8 infant deaths linked to this hazard. Consumers must stop using and get refunds.
Infants can suffocate if they roll, move, or are placed on the lounger in a position that obstructs breathing, or roll off the lounger onto an external surface, such as an adult pillow or soft bedding that obstructs breathing.
“Boppy Newborn Loungers Recall: Suffocation Risk After 8 Infant Deaths.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/2761-boppy-newborn-loungers-recall-suffocation-risk-after-8-infant-deaths. Based on CPSC recall #9147 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2021/The-Boppy-Company-Recalls-Over-3-Million-Original-Newborn-Loungers-Boppy-Preferred-Newborn-Loungers-and-Pottery-Barn-Kids-Boppy-Newborn-Loungers-After-8-Infant-Deaths-Suffocation-Risk).
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on September 23, 2021, that The Boppy Company recalled over 3 million newborn loungers due to suffocation risks linked to eight infant deaths. Owners should immediately stop using the products and contact the company for a refund.
How to tell if you have it
Boppy Original Newborn Loungers
Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers
Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled loungers and contact The Boppy Company for a refund. Contact the company toll-free at 800-416-1355 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.boppy.com and click "Recall & Safety Alert".
The hazard
According to the CPSC, infants can suffocate if they roll, move, or are placed in a position that obstructs breathing, or roll off onto an external surface like adult pillow or soft bedding. There have been eight reports of infant deaths associated with this hazard.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls include the Mikario Trading Baby Gyms Recall for suffocation risk on January 22, 2026, and the BABESIDE Dolls and Strollers recall for choking hazard risk on June 18, 2026. A July 23, 2026 recall of Peony Design Baby Bibs also cited choking hazard risks.
How to tell if you have this one
The recalled loungers are sold in various colors and styles, measure about 23 inches long by 22 inches wide and 7 inches high. They were sold as Boppy Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers, or Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers.
Brand
Boppy
Product
Boppy Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using It Now
Immediately stop using the recalled loungers as they pose a suffocation risk to infants.
Contact Boppy for Refund
Contact The Boppy Company for a refund to replace the recalled loungers.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled loungers and contact The Boppy Company for a refund.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
Nationwide
Not listed
CPSC “Sold at”: “Juvenile product stores and mass merchandisers nationwide and online, including Pottery Barn Kids, Target, and Walmart and online at Amazon.com. The loungers were sold from January 2004 through September 2021 for between $30 and $44.”
Sold nationwide.
Take action
Contact Boppy
We’ve drafted a message you can send Boppy to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 9147 — Boppy Newborn Loungers Recall: Suffocation Risk After 8 Infant Deaths
Hello,
I own a Boppy Newborn Loungers Recall: Suffocation Risk After 8 Infant Deaths that is covered by recall 9147 from Boppy.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled loungers and contact The Boppy Company for a refund.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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