CPSC, LeapFrog Announce Recall to Repair "Alphabet Pal" Educational Pull Toys
USCPSC, LeapFrog Announce Recall to Repair "Alphabet Pal" Educational Pull Toys
Reason for Recall / Hazard
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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Leap Frog "Alphabet Pal" electronic pull toys
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-LeapFrog-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Alphabet-Pal-Educational-Pull-Toys |
| Title | CPSC, LeapFrog Announce Recall to Repair "Alphabet Pal" Educational Pull Toys |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/alphabet-pal.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled "Alphabet Pal" electronic pull toy |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | LeapFrog has received nine reports of the red plastic connector detaching. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Leap Frog "Alphabet Pal" electronic pull toys |
| Products › Type | Educational Materials |
| Products › Category I D | 1922 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 500,000 |
| Recall I D | 367 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | LeapFrog, a division of Knowledge Kids Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif. |
| Retailers › Name | Toy, department and specialty stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 1999 through November 2000, for about $20. |
| Recall Date | 2000-12-08T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Recall Number | 01051 |
| Consumer Contact | 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2026-01-06T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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