CPSC, Boston Billows Inc. Announce Recall of Nursing Pillows
Source: CPSC Recall #04205
Recall Date
2004-09-01
Manufacturer
Boston Billows Inc., of Nashua, N.H.
Units Affected
About 8,000
Products Involved
Boston Billows Nursing Pillows
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.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using these pillows immediately and contact the firm for information on receiving a refund. Update: A December 19, 2008 decision by the Commission to exempt this product has superseded this recall action. As a result, this recall action is no longer in effect.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Hospitals and independent specialty stores, from February 2000 through December 2003, for between $34 and $38.
Manufactured In
United States
Full Recall Description
The "C"-shaped pillows are about 36 inches long, 10 inches wide and 5 inches deep. There is a 100 percent cotton hypoallergenic cover of various colors and prints over the white pillow. The outer cover is removable. The whole pillow is washable. The fabric tag on the pillow reads, "Boston Billows, Inc."
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28