CPSC recall 01-051, announced December 8, 2000, covers LeapFrog Leap Frog "Alphabet Pal" electronic pull toys (about 500,000 units). The toy has a two-part red plastic connector on the pull string, designed to separate under tension. The notice cites 9 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call 877-501-5327, or go to www.leapfrog.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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.
Incidents and injuries
LeapFrog has received nine reports of the red plastic connector detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- LeapFrog
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 01-051
- Units
- About 500,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Toy, department and specialty stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 1999 through November 2000, for about $20.
- Importer
- LeapFrog, a division of Knowledge Kids Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.
Leap Frog "Alphabet Pal" electronic pull toys
CPSC product type: Educational Materials
Recall contact information
For more information, call LeapFrog at 877-501-5327 anytime, write to: LeapFrog, 1400 65th Street, Suite 200, Emeryville, CA 94608-1071, or visit the firm's website at www.leapfrog.com
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