The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17093·Announced 2017-02-22

Moose Toys Recalls Little Live Pets Lil Frog Toys Due to Battery Hazards

Moose Toys is recalling Little Live Pets Lil Frog toys because the battery cap can become a projectile and chemicals can leak, causing eye irritation.

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 risk-of-harm product where injury has been reported (eye irritation requiring medical attention), but no fatalities or severe injuries are documented, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Moose Toys Proprietary Ltd. is recalling Little Live Pets Lil Frog and Lil Frog Lily Pad toys due to chemical and injury hazards. The toys operate with four button batteries. When the batteries are removed, the battery's cap can become a projectile, and the battery's chemicals can leak. The company has received 17 reports of these issues, including two injuries that resulted in emergency room and doctor's office visits for eye irritation from the battery chemicals.

The recall involves approximately 427,000 units sold in the United States and 17,800 units sold in Canada. The toys were sold at AAFES, Target, Toys "R" Us, and Walmart stores nationwide, as well as online at Amazon.com, from August 2016 through February 2017. The Lil Frog was sold for about $15, and the Lil Frog Lily Pad for about $25. The products are identified by SKU 28217 (Lil Frog) and SKU 28218 (Lil Frog Lily Pad) printed on the frog's lower belly, with manufacture date codes ranging from WS112016 to WS123216.

Consumers should immediately stop using the toy frogs and refrain from opening the battery compartment. They should contact Moose Toys toll-free at 844-575-0340 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday PT, or visit www.moosetoys.com and click on "Product Safety" to obtain a free replacement Little Live Pet product.

The recalled product

Product
Little Live Pets Lil Frog and Lil Frog Lily Pad toys
Manufacturer
Moose Toys Proprietary Ltd., of Australia
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
427,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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