The Land of Nod Recalls Octopus Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

Recalled June 21, 2016 · CPSC recall 16200 · The Land

Hazard

The fabric discs on the tentacles of the octopus rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Refund

Units

About 550

Incidents / injuries

The firm has received five reports of the rattle's fabric discs detaching. No injuries have been reported.

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.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from children and contact The Land of Nod to receive a full refund.

Contact

The Land of Nod at 800-933-9904 from 8:30 a. m. to 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or online at www.landofnod.com and click on Product Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information

Product

Octo-rattles

Distributed by

The Land of Nod, of Morton Grove, Ill.

Retailers

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.

Made in

India

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →