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LeapFrog Recalls Electronic Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard

  • Recalled My Pal Scout plush toy dog
Name of Product:
My Pal Scout Electronic Plush Toy Dogs
Hazard:

The decals on the paws of the plush toy can be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
July 23, 2009
Units:

About 3,700

Consumer 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.

Recall Details

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.

Remedy:

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/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.

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.
Manufacturer(s):
LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
09-286

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