Illinois Injury Law Blog

The Land of Nod, a Northbrook-based toy company, has issued a nationwide recall for 2,100 asparagus from the six-piece “Play With Your Veggies” toy set. The set sold for $25, and was available through The Land of Nod catalogue and stores in Illinois and Washington between October 2007 and February 2010, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reports.

The set of six felt wool vegetables manufactured in Nepal include: an asparagus bunch, a tomato, a head of lettuce, an onion, a carrot and a radish. The asparagus bunch is the only vegetable in the set that poses potential injury to children. A metal wire, if exposed, could cause a laceration or puncture injury. To date, no injuries have been reported, although wire exposure has been documented. The Land of Nod is offering a free replacement asparagus bunch upon return of the defective part.

The Chicago personal injury attorneys at VanPopering Law Office are dedicated to helping parents of injured children across Illinois. We understand that injuries to a child due to the negligence of a manufacturer or defective toy are a frequent cause of injury in young children. If you are the parent of an injured child, speaking with our lawyers can help you understand your rights.

In 2008, there were 19 reported toy-related deaths among children aged 8 months to 9 years. Of those, 16 were boys. During the same time, 235,300 children sought emergency care due to toy-related injuries. About 35 percent of injured children seen in hospitals were under age 5 with 27 percent seeking treatment for a laceration injury, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Toy companies and manufacturers of children's products have an obligation to ensure the safety of consumers. Unfortunately, makers of child toys are some of the worst offenders when it comes to the sale of dangerous or defective products. So far this year, the federal government has announced more than 100 recalls involving toys and other products marketed to children.