CPSC recall 09-286, announced July 23, 2009, covers LeapFrog Enterprises My Pal Scout Electronic Plush Toy Dogs (about 3,700 units). The decals on the paws of the plush toy can be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard. The notice cites 2 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 701-5327, or go to www.leapfrog.com/recall.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The decals on the paws of the plush toy can be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard.
Incidents and 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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- LeapFrog Enterprises
- Manufacturer
- LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 09-286
- Units
- About 3,700
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
My Pal Scout Electronic Plush Toy Dogs
CPSC product type: Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
Recall contact information
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
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