CPSC recall · Reported June 13, 2001
CPSC, Battat Incorporated Announce Recall of Beanbag Cushions Suffocation and Strangulation Hazards to Babies Cited
This product is an infant cushion manufactured by Battat for Parents™ magazine. Infant pillows and cushions have been banned under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act since 1992 …
Battat Incorporated, of Plattsburgh, N.y. recalled The airplane-shaped cushions, measuring approximately 27 inches long by 21 inches wide, a….
CPSC, Battat Incorporated Announce Recall of Beanbag Cushions Suffocation and Strangulati… was recalled by Battat Incorporated, of Plattsburgh, N.y. in June 13, 2001. Reason: This product is an infant cushion manufactured by Battat for Parents™ magazine. Infant pillows and cushions h…. Remedy: Consumers should take the cushions away from children immediately and return the cushions…. Verify recall #01171 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Battat Incorporated, of Plattsburgh, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-This product is an infant cushion manufactured by Battat for Parents™ magazine. Infant pillows and cushions h….
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- agency class
- June 13, 2001
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #01171 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
The airplane-shaped cushions, measuring approximately 27 inches long by 21 inches wide, are covered in various solid-colored cloth panels, and are filled with plastic foam pellets. They have a "smiley face" on the front with a propeller that spins and makes clicking sounds, and a plush nose. The back of the cushion has a circular target design. Side pockets on the wings have a "My First Passport" book with circle teether and a heart-shaped rattle attached. The cushions' hang tag reads in part, "Parent's PLAY + LEARN ...Fun and safe for all ages...Battat Inc... Made in Thailand." Writing on the packaging states that the product can be used for infants 6 months and up to nap, and that the cushions are "not considered a safe sleeping area for babies."
Reason for recall
This product is an infant cushion manufactured by Battat for Parents™ magazine. Infant pillows and cushions have been banned under the Federal Hazardous Substances Act since 1992 because they pose a suffocation hazard to infants. In addition, two 8- to 9-inch cords, which attach toys to the cushions, pose strangulation hazards.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should take the cushions away from children immediately and return the cushions to a Target store for a refund. Consumers also can send their cushions to Battat Incorporated, Attention: Valinda Cayetano, Quality Assurance, 44 Martina Circle, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 for a refund plus mailing costs.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 01171 |
| Date reported | June 13, 2001 |
| Date initiated | June 13, 2001 |
| Recalling firm | Battat Incorporated, of Plattsburgh, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 1,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should take the cushions away from children immediately and return the cushions to a Target store for a refund. Consume…
- Check the recall number (01171) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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