CPSCGeneral Alert
Communicorp Recalls Aflac Plush Promotional Ducks Due to Violations of Federal P...
Published: June 2, 2022Recall ID: 22141Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
6" Aflac Plush Promotional Ducks
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Communicorp-Recalls-Aflac-Plush-Promotional-Ducks-Due-to-Violations-of-Federal-Phthalates-and-Lead-Content-Bans-Risk-of-Phthalates-Exposure-and-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard |
| Title | Communicorp Recalls Aflac Plush Promotional Ducks Due to Violations of Federal Phthalates and Lead Content Bans; Risk of Phthalates Exposure and Lead Poisoning Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recalled 6” Aflac Plush Promotional Accident Duck.png |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Recalled 6" Aflac Plush Promotional Accident Duck |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recalled 6” Aflac Plush Promotional Business Duck.png |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled 6" Aflac Plush Promotional Business Duck |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recalled 6” Aflac Plush Promotional Fishing Duck.png |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Recalled 6" Aflac Plush Promotional Fishing Duck |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recalled 6” Aflac Plush Promotional Police Duck.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Recalled 6" Aflac Plush Promotional Police Duck |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recalled 6” Aflac Plush Promotional PGA Duck.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Recalled 6" Aflac Plush Promotional PGA Duck |
| Images › 6 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recalled 6” Aflac Plush Promotional One Day Pay Duck.png |
| Images › 6 › Caption | Recalled 6" Aflac Plush Promotional One Day Pay Duck |
| Images › 7 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recalled 6” Aflac Plush Promotional Heisman Duck.png |
| Images › 7 › Caption | Recalled 6" Aflac Plush Promotional Heisman Duck |
| Images › 8 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recalled 6” Aflac Plush Promotional Lifeguard Duck.png |
| Images › 8 › Caption | Recalled 6" Aflac Plush Promotional Lifeguard Duck |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | 6" Aflac Plush Promotional Ducks |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 600,000 |
| Recall I D | 9311 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Communicorp Inc., of Columbus, Georgia |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2022-06-02T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 22141 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Dispose |
| Consumer Contact | Communicorp at 800-642-3522 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at https://communicorp.com/recall or https://communicorp.com and click on Recalls at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2022-06-02T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |