Velvet Slipcovers Used With Boppy Pillows Recalled Due to Choking Hazard and

Risk of Lead Exposure
PLEASE SEE : CPSC homepage for more information on this recall.

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in

cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the

following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products

immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Name of Product: Boppy Slipcovers

Units: About 38,000

Importer: The Boppy Company, of Golden, Colo.

Hazard: 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.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

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. Boppy slipcovers were recalled, please read this incase you have this

particular one.

 Slipcovers Used With Boppy Pillows Recalled Due to Choking Hazard and Risk

of Lead Exposure....

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

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 $17.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact

The Boppy Company for a free replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For information on identifying and/or exchanging the recalled

slipcovers, call The Boppy Company at (888) 713-3916 anytime