The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09286·Announced 2009-07-23

LeapFrog Recalls My Pal Scout Electronic Plush Dogs Due to Choking Hazard

LeapFrog is recalling My Pal Scout electronic plush dogs because plastic decals on the paws can be removed and ingested by children, posing a choking hazard.

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 with one report of a child ingesting part of the decal, but no injuries or deaths have been reported, meeting the criteria for a High severity score.

Plain-English summary

LeapFrog Enterprises Inc. is recalling My Pal Scout electronic plush toy dogs due to a choking hazard. The recalled toys are green and beige electronic plush dogs with plastic decals on their paws. When the decals are pushed, the dog plays songs, speaks, and barks. The decals can be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard.

About 3,700 units were sold at Toys "R" Us stores nationwide and online at www.toysrus.com, www.leapfrog.com, and other retail websites from May 2009 through June 2009 for about $20. LeapFrog has received two reports of children removing the decals from this toy, including one report of a child ingesting part of the decal. No injuries or deaths have been reported.

Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children and contact LeapFrog to receive a replacement My Pal Scout with embroidered paws rather than decals. My Pal Scout dogs with embroidered paws are not included in this recall. For additional information, consumers can contact LeapFrog at (800) 701-5327 or visit www.leapfrog.com/recall.

The recalled product

Product
My Pal Scout Electronic Plush Toy Dogs
Manufacturer
LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
3,700

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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