The Land of Nod Recalls Octopus Rattles Due to Choking Hazard

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

Recall #: 16200
Affected scope: About 550

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The Land of Nod, of Morton Grove, Ill. recalled This recall involves The Land of Nod's Octo-rattles, sold individually or as part of a gi….

The Land of Nod Recalls Octopus Rattles Due to Choking Hazard was recalled by The Land of Nod, of Morton Grove, Ill. in June 21, 2016. Reason: The fabric discs on the tentacles of the octopus rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young childre…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from children and contact The…. Verify recall #16200 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

The Land of Nod, of Morton Grove, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The fabric discs on the tentacles of the octopus rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young childre….

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agency class: June 21, 2016
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16200 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

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

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	16200
Date reported	June 21, 2016
Date initiated	June 21, 2016
Recalling firm	The Land of Nod, of Morton Grove, Ill.
Affected scope	About 550
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 immediately take the recalled rattles away from children and contact The Land of Nod to receive a full refund.

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What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 21, 2016. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 16200.

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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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