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U.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionRecalled 2000-12-08

CPSC, LeapFrog Announce Recall to Repair "Alphabet Pal" Educational Pull Toys

Is my product affected?

Leap Frog "Alphabet Pal" electronic pull toys

  • Brand LeapFrog, a division of Knowledge Kids Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

LeapFrog's "Alphabet Pal" pull toy is being recalled due to a choking hazard. The toy is a green caterpillar approximately 12 inches long with four wheels, 26 plastic legs representing each letter of the alphabet, a yellow pull cord, and light-up antennae. When pulled, the toy sings the ABC Song and provides letter and color identification and sounds. The hazard involves a two-part red plastic connector on the pull string that can detach and separate into small pieces when pulled apart, creating a choking risk for young children.

According to the recall notice, consumers who own this toy should immediately cut off the red plastic string connector, or they may return the toy to LeapFrog for a free replacement toy without a plastic connector. The source does not specify additional details about the return process.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

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.

What should I do?

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.

Details from the source

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.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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