The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20173·Announced 2020-08-26

Communicorp Recalls Plush Aflac Doctor Duck Due to Lead Content Violation

Communicorp is recalling 6-inch plush Aflac Doctor Duck promotional items because the buttons on the lab coat contain lead levels exceeding federal standards.

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 (lead poisoning) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Communicorp Inc. is recalling approximately 635,500 six-inch plush Aflac promotional Doctor Duck items. The recall is due to a violation of the federal lead content ban, as the buttons on the duck's white lab coat contain levels of lead that exceed the standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

The recalled plush ducks are white with a yellow beak and feet, dressed in a white lab coat with buttons and a stethoscope, with "Aflac" printed on the front. The items were manufactured in China and distributed by Aflac to consumers as a promotional giveaway item. They were sold directly to Aflac employees and licensed agents from January 2005 through July 2020 for between $3 and $5. The Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company of Santa Clarita, Calif., also distributed the items.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately dispose of the recalled plush Doctor Duck. Communicorp is contacting Aflac employees and licensed agents who purchased the items directly. For more information, consumers can contact Communicorp at 800-642-3522 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, or visit the company's website and click on 'Recall' at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
6" Plush Aflac Promotional Doctor Duck
Manufacturer
Communicorp Inc., of Columbus, Ga.
Category
Consumer Product — Plush Toys
Hazard
Affected units
635,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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