Recalls / 2004-06-15

CPSC, The Land of Nod® Announce Recall of Children's Wooden Chairs

04158 · Recalled 2004-06-15 · CPSC page

Description

The child's round back (item #0409042) and straight back (item #0409102) wooden chairs have a lacquer painted finish in one of the following colors: red, light blue, dark blue, pale yellow or light green. They are about 26-inches high. Underneath the seat, there is a sticker that reads either "Made in PROC" or "Made in China." No other writing is on the recalled chairs. The item number was used for ordering from the catalog or from the firm's Web site and is not written on the chairs. The chairs are intended for use by children 3 to 8 years old.

Hazards

The leg supports can crack, causing the chair to collapse. Children sitting in these chairs can fall.

Reported injuries

The Land of Nod has received three reports of the chairs collapsing, including one injury, in which a child bumped her head.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these chairs immediately and contact The Land of Nod for instructions on how to return these chairs. The company is offering an exchange, credit or refund. Those who choose an exchange for new chairs, and who respond before July 15, 2004, will receive an additional $50 gift certificate to be used toward a future purchase.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Children's Wooden Chairs		3,500

Parties

Manufacturer: The Land
Made in: China
Sold at: The Land of Nod catalog, Web site nationwide, the Land of Nod stores in Illinois, Washington, between August 2002, January 2004, for, $79.

Consumer contact

Call the Land of Nod's toll-free recall hotline at (866) 990-5263 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.landofnod.com/recall

Source: CPSC recall 04158. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.