CPSC recall · Reported June 15, 2004
CPSC, The Land of Nod® Announce Recall of Children's Wooden Chairs
The leg supports can crack, causing the chair to collapse. Children sitting in these chairs can fall.
The Land of Nod, of Wheeling, Ill. recalled The child's round back (item #0409042) and straight back (item #0409102) wooden chairs ha….
CPSC, The Land of Nod® Announce Recall of Children's Wooden Chairs was recalled by The Land of Nod, of Wheeling, Ill. in June 15, 2004. Reason: The leg supports can crack, causing the chair to collapse. Children sitting in these chairs can fall.. Remedy: Consumers should stop using these chairs immediately and contact The Land of Nod for inst…. Verify recall #04158 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
The Land of Nod, of Wheeling, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The leg supports can crack, causing the chair to collapse. Children sitting in these chairs can fall..
- None
- agency class
- 4K units
- affected scope
- June 15, 2004
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #04158 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The leg supports can crack, causing the chair to collapse. Children sitting in these chairs can fall.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 04158 |
| Date reported | June 15, 2004 |
| Date initiated | June 15, 2004 |
| Recalling firm | The Land of Nod, of Wheeling, Ill. |
| Affected scope | 3,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using these chairs immediately and contact The Land of Nod for instructions on how to return these chairs. …
- Check the recall number (04158) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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