Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2004-09-01T00:00:00
Product: Big V Maternity and Nursing Pillows
Company: Theraline Inc., of Wendell, Mass.
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.
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.
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these pillows immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund.
Incidents / Injuries: None reported.
Recall Number: 04204
Product Type: Baby / Infant Products
Hazard Type: Suffocation / Strangulation / Entrapment