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Recall Notice: Boppy Infant Head and Neck Support Accessories

Potential suffocation hazard caused by an overstuffed head pillow that can tilt baby's head too far forward
Recall Notice: Boppy Infant Head and Neck Support Accessories
Boppy Company Recalls Infant Head and Neck Support Accessories
Credit: Consumer Product Safety Commission
By Wendy Schmitz ⋅ Senior Review Editor
Monday September 2, 2019

This recall affects the Boppy Infant Head and Neck Support Accessory sold in Ebony Floral and Heathered Gray. These accessories have model numbers 4150114 and 4150117 printed on the label located on the back of the head support. This product is an accessory for use with infant swings, bouncers and strollers.

Concern/Hazard


The head support portion of the accessory can potentially be overstuffed causing the infant's head to tilt too far forward. This issue can create a suffocation hazard.

Confirmed Incidents


There have been three reports of a baby's head being pushed forward by the support so the chin is on the chest. No specific injuries have been reported.

Remedy


Consumers need to stop using the head support immediately and contact The Boppy Company for a full refund

Who to Contact for More Information


Boppy can be contacted toll-free at 888-772-6779 from 9 am - 5 pm MT Monday-Friday, via email at info@boppy.com, or online at www.boppy.com under important recall information.

Further information about this recall can be read on the Consumer Product Safety Commission website.

Company


The Boppy Company LLC, of Golden, Colorado

Product Origin


China

Where Was it Sold


This product was sold at Target, Buy Buy Baby, and other juvenile products and discount stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from March 2019-May 2019.

Recall Date


July 23, 2019

Recall Number


19-171

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