The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·01051·Announced 2000-12-08

LeapFrog Recalls Alphabet Pal Pull Toys Due to Choking Hazard

LeapFrog is recalling about 500,000 Alphabet Pal pull toys because a red plastic connector on the pull string can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard for young children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

LeapFrog, a division of Knowledge Kids Enterprises Inc., is recalling about 500,000 "Alphabet Pal" electronic pull toys. The recall is due to a two-part red plastic connector on the pull string that is designed to separate under tension. The plastic pieces can detach from the string when pulled apart, which could pose a choking hazard to young children.

The "Alphabet Pal" is a green caterpillar pull toy, about 12 inches long, with four wheels and 26 plastic legs representing the alphabet. When the yellow pull cord is tugged, the toy sings the ABC Song and performs other educational functions. The toys were sold at toy, department, and specialty stores nationwide from June 1999 through November 2000 for about $20. LeapFrog has received nine reports of the red plastic connector detaching, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should cut the red plastic string connector off of these toys immediately or return the toy to the firm to receive a free replacement toy without a plastic connector. Toys without plastic connectors on the pull-string are not part of this recall. For more information, consumers can call LeapFrog at 877-501-5327, write to LeapFrog at 1400 65th Street, Suite 200, Emeryville, CA 94608-1071, or visit www.leapfrog.com.

The recalled product

Product
Leap Frog "Alphabet Pal" electronic pull toys
Manufacturer
LeapFrog, a division of Knowledge Kids Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
500,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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