CPSCGeneral Alert
Communicorp Recalls Plush Aflac Doctor Duck Due to Violation of Federal Lead Con...
Published: August 26, 2020Recall ID: 20173Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
6" Plush Aflac Promotional Doctor Duck
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Communicorp-Recalls-Plush-Aflac-Doctor-Duck-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard |
| Title | Communicorp Recalls Plush Aflac Doctor Duck Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/45723PM.png |
| Images › Caption | Recalled 6” Plush Aflac Promotional Doctor Duck |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | 6" Plush Aflac Promotional Doctor Duck |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 635,500 |
| Recall I D | 8885 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately dispose of the recalled plush Doctor Duck. Communicorp is contacting Aflac employees and licensed agents who purchased the Doctor Duck directly. |
| Importers › Name | Communicorp Inc., of Columbus, Ga. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2020-08-26T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company, of Santa Clarita, Calif. |
| Recall Number | 20173 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Dispose |
| Consumer Contact | Communicorp at 800-642-3522 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, or online at https://communicorp.com and click on ’Recall’ at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2020-08-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |