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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 1, 2004
Release # 04-204
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Firm’s Hotline: : (866) 843-7254
CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
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CPSC, Theraline Inc. Announce Recall of Maternity and Nursing Pillows
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below. Consumers
should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of product: Big V Maternity and Nursing Pillows
Units: About 1,000
Manufacturer: 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.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
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.
Sold at: Independent specialty stores sold the pillows from June 2003 through May 2004 for about $60.
Manufactured in: Germany
Remedy: Consumers should stop using these pillows immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund.
Consumer Contact: Consumers can contact the Theraline Inc. at (866) 843-7254 between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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