LeapFrog · Recalled
LeapFrog Recalls Electronic Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard
The decals on the paws of the plush toy can be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard.
- Units
- About 3,700
- Reports
- 2
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.
Incident log
LeapFrog has received two reports of children removing the decals from this toy, including one report of a child ingesting part of the decal.
What the notice says to do
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.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 23 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.