Toy Xylophones Recalled by The Land of Nod Due to Choking Hazard
Kids’ product recall 09-095. Announced by CPSC on Jan 14, 2009.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Jan 14, 2009. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The pegs on the xylophone can break, posing a choking hazard to children.
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What should you do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product away from children and return it to the company for a credit of the purchase price and a $10 gift card.
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- How to reach the firm: For additional information, contact The Land of Nod at (800) 933-9904 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, log onto the firm’s Web site at www.landofnod.com, or email the firm at recall@landofnod.com
Which ones are recalled?
The recalled product is a rolling xylophone made of metal, wood and plastic. It has four wheels and a string to pull the toy. The xylophone has eight metal bars, each of which is attached with two pegs. The name ‘Janod’ is printed on each side between the wheels, and on the back wheels.
About 500 units, as CPSC gives them.
Rolling Toy Xylophones.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Distributed by The Land, Nod, of Northbrook, Ill.
- The Land of Nod catalogue, Web site (www.landofnod.com), and retail stores nationwide from October 2007 through March 2008 for about $45.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
The Land of Nod has received 22 reports of broken pegs. No injuries have been reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.