CPSC, LeapFrog Announce Recall to Repair "Alphabet Pal" Educational Pull Toys
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2000-12-08). Hazards: choking. About 500,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 01051 |
| Published | 2000-12-08 |
| Last updated | 2026-01-06 |
| Product category | Educational Materials |
| Products | Leap Frog "Alphabet Pal" electronic pull toys |
| Firm named in the title | LeapFrog |
| Firms | LeapFrog, a division of Knowledge Kids Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 500,000 |
| Hazard classes | choking |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Toy, department and specialty stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 1999 through November 2000, for about $20. |
Description
The "Alphabet Pal" is a green caterpillar pull toy, about 12 inches long, with four wheels. It has 26 plastic legs, one for each letter of the alphabet. When its yellow pull cord is tugged, the toy sings the ABC Song. Other functions include color and letter name identification, and letter sounds. The antennae on the caterpillar's head lights up. Writing on the toy includes, "LEAP FROGTM" and "Made in China." Toys without plastic connectors on the pull-string are not part of this recall.
Hazard
The toy has a two-part red plastic connector on the pull string, designed to separate under tension. The plastic pieces can detach from the string when the connector is pulled apart and could pose a choking hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should cut the red plastic string connector off of these toys immediately, or return it to the firm to receive a free replacement toy without a plastic connector.
Incidents and injuries
LeapFrog has received nine reports of the red plastic connector detaching. No injuries have been reported.
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