CPSC Recall in 2004: CPSC, Theraline Inc. Announce Recall of Maternity and Nursing Pillows

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 04-204

Date: August 31, 2004

Product Name: Big V Maternity and Nursing Pillows

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Theraline Inc., of Wendell, Mass. is voluntarily recalling approximately 1,000 Big V Maternity and Nursing Pillows. 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.Name of product: Big V Maternity and Nursing PillowsUnits: About 1,000Manufacturer: 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: GermanyRemedy: 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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 1,000

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

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

Manufactured In:

Germany