3.3 Million Boppy Newborn Loungers Recalled After 8 Infant Deaths From Suffocation

Los Angeles CA

23 September, 2021

6:24 PM

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By CBSLA Staff, CBS Los Angeles: LOS ANGELES (CBSLA) — A recall was issued Thursday for more than 3 million Boppy newborn loungers after eight reports of infant deaths associated with them. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, the pillows are known as the Boppy Original Newborn Lounger, the Boppy Preferred Newborn Lounger, and the Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Lounger. The pillows are being recalled because infants can suffocate if they roll, move or are placed on it in a position that obstructs breathing, or causes them to roll off it onto an external surface, such as an adult pillow or soft bedding that may also obstruct breathing. Read more at CBSLA CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.