The Boppy Company · Recalled
The Boppy Company Recalls Over 3 Million Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers After 8 Infant Deaths; Suffocation Risk
Infants can suffocate if they roll, move, or are placed on the lounger in a position that obstructs breathing, or roll off the lounger onto an external surface, such as an adult pillow or soft bedding that obstructs breathing.
- Units
- About 3.3 million (35,000 in Canada)
- Reports
- 8
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 8
- Price
- $30–$44
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
This recall involves all Boppy Newborn Loungers. The loungers were sold in a variety of colors and fashions and measure about 23 inches long by 22 inches wide and 7 inches high.
The file
- Sold at
- Juvenile product stores and mass merchandisers nationwide and online, including Pottery Barn Kids, Target, and Walmart and online at Amazon.com. The loungers were sold from January 2004 through September 2021 for between $30 and $44.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- The Boppy Company, of Golden, Colorado
Incident log
There have been eight reports of infant deaths associated with the Boppy Company Newborn Lounger and this hazard.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled loungers and contact The Boppy Company for a refund.
The Boppy Company toll-free at 800-416-1355 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.boppy.com and click "Recall & Safety Alert" for more information.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.