CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Theraline Inc. Announce Recall of Maternity and Nursing Pillows
Published: September 1, 2004Recall ID: 04204Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Big V Maternity and Nursing Pillows
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2004/CPSC-Theraline-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Maternity-and-Nursing-Pillows- |
| Title | CPSC, Theraline Inc. Announce Recall of Maternity and Nursing Pillows |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/big-v-pillow.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Big V Maternity and Nursing Pillow |
| Hazards › Name | 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 › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Big V Maternity and Nursing Pillows |
| Products › Type | Pillows |
| Products › Category I D | 2069 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,000 |
| Recall I D | 2675 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these pillows immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent specialty stores sold the pillows, from June 2003 through May 2004, for about $60. |
| Recall Date | 2004-09-01T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 04204 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Theraline Inc., of Wendell, Mass. |
| Consumer Contact | Consumers can contact Theraline Inc. at (866) 843-7254 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-03-11T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | Germany |