Communicorp Recalls Aflac Plush Promotional Ducks Due to Violations of Federal Phthalates and Lead Content Bans; Risk of Phthalates Exposure and Lead Poisoning Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2022-06-02). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead, non compliance. About 600,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 22141 |
| Published | 2022-06-02 |
| Last updated | 2022-06-02 |
| Products | 6" Aflac Plush Promotional Ducks |
| Firm named in the title | Communicorp |
| Firms | Communicorp Inc., of Columbus, Georgia (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 600,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | dispose, stop use |
| Sold | Directly to Aflac employees and licensed agents from February 2009 through March 2021 for between $5 and $8 and distributed as a promotional free giveaway item to customers. |
Description
This recall involves plush ducks that were distributed by Aflac to consumers as a promotional item. The six-inch plush Aflac promotional ducks include Accident Duck, Business Duck (only with no model number printed on the sewn in tag are included in this recall), Fishing Duck, Police Duck, PGA Duck, One Day Pay Duck, Heisman Duck and Lifeguard Duck.
Hazard
Components of the recalled promotional ducks contain levels of certain phthalates that exceed the federal phthalate content standard. A component of the promotional fishing duck also contains a level of lead that exceeds the federal lead content standard. Phthalates and lead are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using and dispose of the recalled plush promotional ducks. Communicorp is contacting Aflac employees and licensed agents who purchased these plush promotional ducks directly.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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