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The Boppy Company Recalls Over 3 Million Original Newborn Loungers, Boppy Preferred Newborn Loungers and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Loungers After 8 Infant Deaths; Suffocation Risk

Official CPSC recall 21-198, dated Sep 23, 2021.

Last checked against CPSC data on Oct 15, 2026, 7:03 PM ET.

Status: Recall found CPSC

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Hazard (from the official notice)

Infants can suffocate if they roll, move, or are placed on the lounger in a position that obstructs breathing, or roll off the lounger onto an external surface, such as an adult pillow or soft bedding that obstructs breathing.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled loungers and contact The Boppy Company for a refund.

Hazard (from the official notice)

Infants can suffocate if they roll, move, or are placed on the lounger in a position that obstructs breathing, or roll off the lounger onto an external surface, such as an adult pillow or soft bedding that obstructs breathing.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled loungers and contact The Boppy Company for a refund.

Description (from the official notice)

This recall involves all Boppy Newborn Loungers. The loungers were sold in a variety of colors and fashions and measure about 23 inches long by 22 inches wide and 7 inches high.

Remedy options (from the official notice)

Refund

Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)

There have been eight reports of infant deaths associated with the Boppy Company Newborn Lounger and this hazard.

Where it was sold (from the official notice)

Juvenile product stores and mass merchandisers nationwide and online, including Pottery Barn Kids, Target, and Walmart and online at Amazon.com. The loungers were sold from January 2004 through September 2021 for between $30 and $44.

Consumer contact (from the official notice)

The Boppy Company toll-free at 800-416-1355 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.boppy.com and click "Recall & Safety Alert" for more information.

Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.

Recalled Boppy Original Newborn Lounger (left), Boppy Preferred Newborn Lounger (middle), and Pottery Barn Kids Boppy Newborn Lounger (right)

Questions About This Recall

What is the hazard in the official notice?

Infants can suffocate if they roll, move, or are placed on the lounger in a position that obstructs breathing, or roll off the lounger onto an external surface, such as an adult pillow or soft bedding that obstructs breathing.

What does the official notice say to do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled loungers and contact The Boppy Company for a refund.

Where is the official notice?

The CPSC notice is linked on this page. Compare the brand, model, and date on your label with that notice.

Register your product with the manufacturer. Registered owners can be contacted directly if there is a recall. Look for a registration card in the box or on the manufacturer's website.