The Recall Desk
CriticalCPSC·90084·Announced 1990-04-30

MFP Recalls Sof-Sak Infant Bean Bag Cushions Due to Suffocation Hazard

MFP is recalling approximately 76,000 Sof-Sak infant bean bag cushions due to an alleged suffocation hazard. CPSC reports one infant death associated with the product.

What this means for you

Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The source text explicitly states that CPSC received one report of a death of an infant associated with the product, which meets the rubric criterion for a score of 5 (Critical) due to known fatalities.

Plain-English summary

MFP, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 76,000 "Sof-Sak" infant bean bag cushions in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). The recall is issued because of an alleged suffocation hazard to infants. The product is a quilted, fabric-covered, polystyrene pellet-filled cushion intended for use with infants, equipped with restraining waist and crotch straps.

CPSC has received one report of a death of an infant found face-down after being left to sleep on the "Sof-Sak." The Commission has also received 18 other reports of infant deaths on similar infant cushions made by other manufacturers. The "Sof-Sak" cushions were sold nationwide from 1986 through February 1990 for approximately $20.00.

Consumers are urged to stop using these products immediately. MFP is offering to exchange a free playmat for each Sof-Sak in consumers' hands. To obtain the playmat, consumers should cut the paper tag with MFP on it from the product, or cut off a section of the strap with the Sof-Sak name on it. Send this identification, along with a 6" x 6" piece of fabric cut from the cover, to MFP, Inc., P.O. Box 135, Hays, KS 67601-0135. For assistance or information, call 1-800-637-2229.

The recalled product

Product
MFP Sof-Sak infant bean bag cushions
Manufacturer
MFP
Category
Consumer Product — Infant Furniture
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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