The Land of Nod Recalls Octopus Rattles Due to Choking Hazard
Recalled 2016-06-21. Choking hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 550Units
2016-06-21Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- 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.
- The hazard
- The fabric discs on the tentacles of the octopus rattles can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
- Injuries
- The firm has received five reports of the rattle's fabric discs detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately take the recalled rattles away from children and contact The Land of Nod to receive a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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