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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.

Recall #
04158
Affected scope
3,500
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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..

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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

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
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.

Scale of Impact

3,500 units affected - limited or regional distribution scale.

Regional (<10K units) ✓ This recall
Multi-state (10K – 100K units) -
Large-scale (100K – 1M units) -
Massive (≥1M units) -

Bracket cutoffs follow federal recall-disclosure conventions; bar widths scale linearly within each bracket. Source: PlainRecalls analysis of U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission filings.

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. …

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  • 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

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by The Land of Nod, of Wheeling, Ill.. Units affected: 3,500.
Why was this product recalled?
The leg supports can crack, causing the chair to collapse. Children sitting in these chairs can fall.
What should consumers 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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 15, 2004. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 04158.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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