The Land of Nod Recalls Octopus Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 16200 · Jun 21, 2016 · The Land of Nod
550
units affected
550
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16200
- Date
- Jun 21, 2016
- Company
- The Land of Nod
- Units affected
- 550
- Product
- Octo-rattles
- Product type
- Baby Rattles
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
This recall involves The Land of Nod's Octo-rattles, sold individually or as part of a gift bag set. The knit fabric rattles are yellow and shaped like an octopus with multi-colored felt discs sewn into the tentacles. The rattles measure about 9 inches tall, 4 inches wide and 3 inches deep and can attach to strollers or activity gyms. "The Land of Nod," "Morton Grove, IL 60053," "951-3072461," "Made in India" and SKU number 502882 are printed on a label attached to the underside of the rattle.
What can happen
The fabric discs on the tentacles of the octopus rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from children and contact The Land of Nod to receive a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five reports of the rattle's fabric discs detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- The Land of Nod stores nationwide and online from September 2015 through April 2016 for about $30 for the individual rattle and for $150 as part of a gift bag set.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled octo-rattles?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from children and contact The Land of Nod to receive a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The fabric discs on the tentacles of the octopus rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
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.