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
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2021-09-23). Hazards: suffocation. About 3,300,000 units in the US and 35,000 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 21198 |
| Published | 2021-09-23 |
| Last updated | 2021-09-23 |
| Products | Boppy Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers |
| Firm named in the title | The Boppy Company |
| Firms | The Boppy Company, of Golden, Colorado (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 3,300,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 35,000 |
| Hazard classes | suffocation |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
This recall involves all Boppy Newborn Loungers. The loungers were sold in a variety of colors and fashions and measure about 23 inches long by 22 inches wide and 7 inches high.
Hazard
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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled loungers and contact The Boppy Company for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
There have been eight reports of infant deaths associated with the Boppy Company Newborn Lounger and this hazard.
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