LeapFrog Recalls Electronic Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Recall 09286 · Jul 23, 2009 · LeapFrog
3,700
units affected
3,700
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09286
- Date
- Jul 23, 2009
- Company
- LeapFrog
- Units affected
- 3,700
- Product
- My Pal Scout Electronic Plush Toy Dogs
- Product type
- Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
- Hazard
- Choking
The product
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.
What can happen
The decals on the paws of the plush toy can be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- LeapFrog has received two reports of children removing the decals from this toy, including one report of a child ingesting part of the decal.
- 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.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled my pal scout electronic plush toy dogs?
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.
What is the hazard?
The decals on the paws of the plush toy can be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard.
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