Antique White Furniture from the Cottage Collection

CPSC Recall #07-043 - December 4, 2006

Recall Summary

Recall Number07-043
Recall DateDecember 4, 2006
Remedy TypeRefund, Replace
Units AffectedAbout 2,000
ImporterThe Land of Nod®, of Northbrook, Ill.
Manufactured InMexico

Where It Was Sold

Land of Nod® catalog and Web site nationwide
and The Land of Nod® stores in Illinois and Washington from September 2003 to August 2006 for between $50 and $1
100.

Product

Antique White Furniture from the Cottage Collection

Description

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), The Land of Nod, of Northbrook, Ill., is voluntarily recalling 2,000 Antique White Furniture from the Cottage Collection. Some of the recalled furniture contains paint with high levels of lead. The lead level exceeds that allowed by the federal ban on lead-containing paint which is designed to protect children who might ingest paint chips or peelings. Lead paint is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Name of Product: Antique White Furniture from the Cottage CollectionUnits: About 2,000Importer: The Land of Nod®, of Northbrook, Ill.Hazard: Some of the recalled furniture contains paint with high levels of lead. The lead level exceeds that allowed by the federal ban on lead-containing paint which is designed to protect children who might ingest paint chips or peelings. Lead paint is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.Incidents/Injuries: None.Description: The recall includes the following furniture and item numbers. The item number can be found on a label located on the back of the product. The shelf kits include one shelf and two shelf supports for use in the Low Rider Bookcase, the Double-Door Armoire or the District 28 Armoire.Catalog DescriptionItem NumberAntique White Cottage 2-Over-4 Drawer Dresser0405161-AWAntique White Cottage 3-Drawer Dresser0405181-AWAntique White Cottage 7-Drawer Dresser0405231-AWAntique White Cottage Accessory Top0405162-AWAntique White District 28 Armoire0411011-AWAntique White District 28 Armoire Shelf Kit0411012-AWAntique White Double-Door Armoire0411031-AWAntique White Double-Door Armoire Shelf Kit0411032-AWAntique White Low Rider Bookcase0404241-AWAntique White Low Rider Shelf Kit0406191-AWSold by: Land of Nod® catalog and Web site nationwide, and The Land of Nod® stores in Illinois and Washington from September 2003 to August 2006 for between $50 and $1,100.Manufactured in: MexicoRemedy: Consumers should contact the Land of Nod® immediately to determine whether their furniture is included in this recall. If included in this recall, consumers should stop using the recalled furniture. The Land of Nod® will arrange for an exchange, credit or refund and offer consumers a gift card to be used toward a future purchase.Consumer Contact: Consumers should contact The Land of Nod®'s toll-free at (866) 990-5263, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. CT or through e-mail at [email protected] - if inquiring by e-mail, please include your full name and address.

Hazard

Some of the recalled furniture contains paint with high levels of lead. The lead level exceeds that allowed by the federal ban on lead-containing paint which is designed to protect children who might ingest paint chips or peelings. Lead paint is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Incidents & Injuries

None.

Remedy Instructions

Consumers should contact the Land of Nod® immediately to determine whether their furniture is included in this recall. If included in this recall, consumers should stop using the recalled furniture. The Land of Nod® will arrange for an exchange, credit or refund and offer consumers a gift card to be used toward a future purchase.

What Should You Do?

Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Refund, Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.

Frequently Asked Questions

Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly, either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Refund, Replace) at no cost to you.

Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product, whether recalled or not, you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.

In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.

If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney, parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.