The Land of Nod Recalls Octopus Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2016-06-21). Hazards: choking. About 550 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16200 |
| Published | 2016-06-21 |
| Last updated | 2016-06-21 |
| Product category | Baby Rattles |
| Products | Octo-rattles |
| Firm named in the title | The Land of Nod |
| Firms | The Land of Nod, of Morton Grove, Ill. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | India |
| Units (US) | 550 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The fabric discs on the tentacles of the octopus rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from children and contact The Land of Nod to receive a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received five reports of the rattle's fabric discs detaching. No injuries have been reported.
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