Boston Billows Inc. Recall of Nursing Pillows

Boston Billows Nursing Pillows

Date of Recall
2004-09-01

CPSC Release Number
04-205

Manufactured In
United States

Company Phone Number
: (877) 274-4606

Units
About 8,000

Manufacturer
Boston Billows Inc., of Nashua, N.H.

Sold By
Hospitals and independent specialty stores from February 2000 through December 2003 for between $34 and $38.

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported.

Description
The "C"-shaped pillows are about 36-inches long, 10-inches wide and 5-inches deep. There is a 100 percent cotton hypoallergenic cover of various colors and prints over the white pillow. The outer cover is removable. The whole pillow is washable. The fabric tag on the pillow reads, "Boston Billows, Inc."

Remedy
Consumers should stop using these pillows immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund.

Consumer Contact
Consumers can contact the Boston Billows Inc. at (877) 274-4606 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

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