CPSC, Theraline Inc. Announce Recall of Maternity and Nursing Pillows

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announces
the following recall in voluntary cooperation with the firm below.
Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless
otherwise instructed.

Name of product: Big V Maternity and Nursing Pillows

Units: About 1,000

Manufacturer: Theraline Inc., of Wendell, Mass.

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.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The pillows have a blue or peach-colored print fabric
showing yellow moons, hearts and stars, or tan and blue teddy bears. The
log-shaped pillows measure about 5-feet in length. "THERALINE," "THE BIG
V" and "Finest Micropearl Filling" are written on a fabric tag sewn on
the pillow.

Sold at: Independent specialty stores sold the pillows from June 2003
through May 2004 for about $60.

Manufactured in: Germany

Remedy: Consumers should stop using these pillows immediately and
contact the firm for information on receiving a refund.

Consumer Contact: Consumers can contact the Theraline Inc. at (866)
843-7254 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.

This recall, including a picture of the recalled product, can be found
on CPSC's web site at
http://www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml04/04204.html