Communicorp Recalls Plush Aflac Doctor Duck Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2020-08-26). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead, non compliance. About 635,500 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20173 |
| Published | 2020-08-26 |
| Last updated | 2020-08-26 |
| Products | 6" Plush Aflac Promotional Doctor Duck |
| Firm named in the title | Communicorp |
| Firms | Communicorp Inc., of Columbus, Ga. (importer); Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company, of Santa Clarita, Calif. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 635,500 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | dispose |
| Sold | Directly to Aflac employees and licensed agents from January 2005 through July 2020 for between $3 and $5 and distributed as a promotional giveaway item to customers. |
Description
This recall involves the six inch plush Aflac promotional Doctor Duck. Doctor Duck is white with a yellow beak and feet. It is dressed in a white lab coat with buttons and a stethoscope. "Aflac" is printed on the front of the duck's lab coat. The plush ducks were distributed by Aflac to consumers as a promotional item.
Hazard
The buttons on the lab coat worn by the Doctor Duck contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately dispose of the recalled plush Doctor Duck. Communicorp is contacting Aflac employees and licensed agents who purchased the Doctor Duck directly.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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