Toy Xylophones Recalled by The Land of Nod Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 09095 · announced January 14, 2009 · The Land Of Nod · 500 units affected
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.
The hazard
The pegs on the xylophone can break, posing a choking hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
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.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The Land of Nod has received 22 reports of broken pegs. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: The Land of Nod catalogue, Web site (www.landofnod.com), and retail stores nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for about $45.
Consumer 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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.