LeapFrog Electronic Plush Toys recall: Choking Hazard
LeapFrog Recalls Electronic Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Why was LeapFrog Electronic Plush Toys recalled?
The decals on the paws of the plush toy can be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children and contact LeapFrog to receive a replacement My Pal Scout with embroidered paws rather than decals. Contact: For additional information, contact LeapFrog at (800) 701-5327 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and on Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.leapfrog.com/recall
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- My Pal Scout Electronic Plush Toy Dogs
- Company
- LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 3,700
- Sold at
- Toys "R" Us stores nationwide, and on the Web at www.toysrus.com, www.leapfrog.com and other retail Web sites from May 2009 through June 2009 for about $20.
- Recall date
- July 23, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- LeapFrog has received two reports of children removing the decals from this toy, including one report of a child ingesting part of the decal.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves My Pal Scout, a green and beige electronic plush dog with plastic decals on its paws. When those decals are pushed, the dog plays songs, speaks and barks. "Scout" is printed on the dog tag at the dog's neck. The plush dog measures about 9 inches high by 9 inches wide. "LeapFrog Ent. Item No. 19142" is printed on the white tag attached to the dog and on the toy's packaging. My Pal Scout dogs with embroidered paws are not included in this recall.