The Land of Nod Recalls Furniture Due to Lead Paint Hazard
Recall 07043 · Dec 5, 2006 · The Land of Nod
2
units affected
2
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07043
- Date
- Dec 5, 2006
- Company
- The Land of Nod
- Units affected
- 2
- Product
- Antique White Furniture from the Cottage Collection
- Product type
- Furniture (Miscellaneous)
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recall includes the following furniture and item numbers. The item number can be found on a label located on the back of the product. The shelf kits include one shelf and two shelf supports for use in the Low Rider Bookcase, the Double-Door Armoire or the District 28 Armoire. Catalog Description Item Number Antique White Cottage 2-Over-4 Drawer Dresser 0405161-AW Antique White Cottage 3-Drawer Dresser 0405181-AW Antique White Cottage 7-Drawer Dresser 0405231-AW Antique White Cottage Accessory Top 0405162-AW Antique White District 28 Armoire 0411011-AW Antique White District 28 Armoire Shelf Kit 0411012-AW Antique White Double-Door Armoire 0411031-AW Antique White Double-Door Armoire Shelf Kit 0411032-AW Antique White Low Rider Bookcase 0404241-AW Antique White Low Rider Shelf Kit 0406191-AW
What can happen
Some of the recalled furniture contains paint with high levels of lead. The lead level exceeds that allowed by the federal ban on lead-containing paint, which is designed to protect children who might ingest paint chips or peelings. Lead paint is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
The fix
Consumers should contact the Land of Nod® immediately to determine whether their furniture is included in this recall. If included in this recall, consumers should stop using the recalled furniture. The Land of Nod® will arrange for an exchange, credit or refund and offer consumers a gift card to be used toward a future purchase.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None.
- Sold at
- Land of Nod® catalog and Web site nationwide, and The Land of Nod® stores in Illinois and Washington from September 2003 to August 2006 for between $50 and $1,100.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled antique white furniture from the cottage collection?
Consumers should contact the Land of Nod® immediately to determine whether their furniture is included in this recall. If included in this recall, consumers should stop using the recalled furniture. The Land of Nod® will arrange for an exchange, credit or refund and offer consumers a gift card to be used toward a.
What is the hazard?
Some of the recalled furniture contains paint with high levels of lead. The lead level exceeds that allowed by the federal ban on lead-containing paint, which is designed to protect children who might ingest paint chips or peelings. Lead paint is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.