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Product recall · CPSCJanuary 14, 2009Serious
Toy Xylophones
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The pegs on the xylophone can break, posing a choking hazard to children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and return it to the company for a credit of the purchase price and a $10 gift card.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact The Land of Nod at (800) 933-9904 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, log onto the firm's Web site at www.landofnod.com, or email the firm at recall@landofnod.com
The product
The recalled product is a rolling xylophone made of metal, wood and plastic. It has four wheels and a string to pull the toy. The xylophone has eight metal bars, each of which is attached with two pegs. The name 'Janod' is printed on each side between the wheels, and on the back wheels.
Details
- Units affected
- About 500
- Recall date
- January 14, 2009
- Made or distributed by
- The Land of Nod, of Northbrook, Ill.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The Land of Nod has received 22 reports of broken pegs. No injuries have been reported.
The Land of Nod catalogue, Web site (www.landofnod.com), and retail stores nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for about $45.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Toy Xylophones Recalled by The Land of Nod Due to Choking Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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