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MFP, Inc. Recalls "Sof-Sak" Because Of Alleged Suffocation Hazard

CPSC recall 90084. Recall date: .

Hazard, in the words of CPSC

Suffocation

CPSC recall 90084 has the recall date 30 Apr 1990. The notice names the firm MFP. The CPSC record gives no number of units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Suffocation. CPSC gives the product type Cushions.

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CPSC recall 90084: incidents, units, products and firms
UnitsThe CPSC record gives no number
Description
April 30, 1990 Release # 90-084 MFP, Inc. Recalls "Sof-Sak" Because Of Alleged Suffocation Hazard WASHINGTON, D.C. -- MFP of Hays, Kansas, in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), is voluntarily recalling approximately 76,000 of its "Sof-Sak" infant bean bag cushions, because of an alleged suffocation hazard to infants. CPSC has received one report of a death of an infant found face-down after being left to sleep on the "Sof- Sak." The Commission has received 18 other reports of infant deaths on similar infant cushions made by other manufacturers. "Sof-Sak" was sold nationwide from 1986 through February, 1990 for approximately $20.00. MFP and the Commission staff urge consumers who have these products to stop using them immediately. The "Sof-Sak" is a quilted, fabric covered, polystyrene pellet-filled cushion intended for use with infants. Each cushion is equipped with restraining waist and crotch straps. The name "Sof-Sak" appears on the waist strap. The manufacturer's name, along with information concerning fiber content, appears on a paper tag attached to the product. Another label includes a statement not to leave child unattended. MFP is…
ProductMFP Sof-Sak infant bean bag cushions, Cushions
ManufacturerMFP

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The recall in context

Units in this recall
not givenMedian of 1990: not given
CPSC recalls of 1990
78
Recalls of 1990 with one of the same hazards
15%
Recalls of 1990 in the category Cushions
13%
Recalls on the register that name MFP
1

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Recall Register. CPSC recall 90084. https://recallregister.com/product/4935-mfp-inc-recalls-sof-sak-because-of-alleged-suffocation-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .

Sources

Source
US Consumer Product Safety Commission
Licence
US government work, public domain
Data retrieved
30 Sep 2026
Newest CPSC recall on the register
24 Sep 2026

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Questions

Does CPSC recall 90084 report injuries?
The CPSC record of recall 90084 has no incident or injury text.