The Recall Desk
CriticalCPSC·90089·Announced 1990-04-30

Comfort Products Recalls Infant Cushions Due to Suffocation Risk

Comfort Products is voluntarily recalling infant cushions due to a suffocation hazard. CPSC reports 19 infant deaths, at least five involving these specific products.

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 reports 19 infant deaths, with at least five involving the recalled products. Per the rubric, reported deaths result in a score of 5 (Critical).

Plain-English summary

Comfort Products of Carrollton, TX, is voluntarily recalling infant cushions in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) due to a suffocation risk. The recall includes the "Comfort Tote" and "Comfy Tot" infant cushions and the smaller "Cushie Comfort" pillow. These products were sold nationwide from 1985 through April 1990.

CPSC has received 19 reports involving infants three months of age or younger found dead lying face-down on an infant bean bag cushion. At least five of these deaths reportedly involved cushions made by Comfort Products. The Comfort Tote and Comfy Tot are quilted, fabric-covered, polystyrene-filled cushions with straps, while the Cushie Comfort was marketed as a small head support cushion for car seats and strollers.

Consumers are asked to stop using these products immediately. Comfort Products is offering an exchange product of equal value for the return of the cushions. To participate, consumers should send the cloth tag or label and a 6-inch by 6-inch piece of the cover fabric to the company's recall address. Filled products should not be sent.

The recalled product

Product
Comfort Tote infant cushions
Manufacturer
Comfort Products
Category
Consumer Product — Infant Cushions
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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