Broken Zipper and Lead Paint Zipper Recall

Dear Boppy® User:

Thank you for taking the time to visit and learn about the Boppy® Slipcover recall. We apologize for the inconvenience this has caused and appreciate your understanding.

We want to assure you that we take our product quality very seriously which is why we conducted this voluntary, internal audit which uncovered this zipper problem. The problem occurred on only a select few slipcovers. This product is no longer being sold, and no other products were affected. We have a long history of solid product quality. We will continue to work hard to gain back our great reputation and your trust.

Again, thank you for believing in Boppy products. My best to you in this new and exciting life stage.

Best regards,
Susan Brown
President

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

WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with The Boppy Company, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer products. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Boppy® Slipcovers

Units: 38,000

Importer: The Boppy Company, Golden, CO

Hazard: The zipper pull on some slipcovers can break, posing a choking hazard to young children. In addition, paint on the zippers of other slipcovers contains excess levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves velvet and boa slipcovers intended for use with the Boppy® Bare Naked nursing and support pillow.

Frosty Sherbet Blue/Green Velvet – vinyl packaging Frosty Sherbet Pink/Orange Velvet – vinyl packaging Pastel Blue Velvet – vinyl packaging
UPC 769662 30802 1 769662 30801 4 769662 30705 5
Date(s) 05/2006 06/2006 05/2006 06/2006 05/2006

Look for 05/2006 or 06/2006 on the Boppy flammability tag

Slipcovers recalled due excessive levels of lead paint were sold in four colors in display boxes labeled Boppy® Soothing and have the following UPC and date codes found on the care instructions label and on the exterior of the packaging.

Pastel Blue "Boa" Bright Pink Velvet Navy Blue Velvet Sage Green Velvet
UPC 769662 32544 8 769662 32542 4 769662 32542 4 769662 32709 1
Date(s) 07030 07030 07030 07030

Sold at: Slipcovers recalled due to choking hazard were sold at discount department stores nationwide from July 2006 through September 2007 for between $15 and $17. Slipcovers recalled due to lead paint were sold at discount department stores nationwide from February 2007 through September 2007.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these products immediately and contact The Boppy Company for a replacement product.

Consumer Contact: For information on identifying and/or exchanging your recalled slipcover, please call The Boppy Company’s 24 hour recall hotline at (800) 687-1651 for the choking hazard recall or (888) 713-3916 for the lead paint recall, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.boppy.com.