Slipcovers Used With Boppy Pillows Recalled Due to Choking Hazard and Risk of Lead Exposure
CPSC recall 08097. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact The Boppy Company for a free replacement product.
CPSC recall 08097 has the recall date 21 Nov 2007. The notice names the firm The Boppy. The recall has about 38,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2007 has 14,000 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Choking. CPSC gives the product type Pillows.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 38,000 |
| 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 Combination UPC Code Date Code Blue/Green Velvet 769662 30802 1 05/2006 and 06/2006 Pink/ Orange Velvet 769662 30801 4 05/2006 and 06/2006 Pastel Blue Velvet 769662 30705 5 05/2006 Slipcovers 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. Color UPC Code Date Code Pastel Blue "Boa" 769662 32544 8 07030 Bright Pink Velvet 769662 32542 4 07030 Navy Blue Velvet 769662 32542 4 07030 Sage Green Velvet 769662 32709 1 07030 |
| Product | Boppy® Slipcovers, About 38,000, Pillows |
| 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… |
| Importer | The Boppy Company |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 38,000Median of 2007: 14,000
- CPSC recalls of 2007
- 452
- Recalls of 2007 with one of the same hazards
- 35%
- Recalls of 2007 in the category Pillows
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name The Boppy
- 3
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 23 Sep 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 |
| 23 Jul 2019 | The Boppy Company Recalls Infant Head and Neck Support Accessories Due to Suffocation Hazard |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 08097The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 08097. https://recallregister.com/product/4106-slipcovers-used-with-boppy-pillows-recalled-due-to-choking-hazard-and/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 08097 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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…
- How many units are in CPSC recall 08097?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 38,000
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China