Recall Category: Kids Recalls
Recall Date: 2000-12-08T00:00:00
Product: Leap Frog "Alphabet Pal" electronic pull toys
Company: Toy, department and specialty stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 1999 through November 2000, for about $20.
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.
Description: 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.
Remedy: 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.
Incidents / Injuries: LeapFrog has received nine reports of the red plastic connector detaching. No injuries have been reported.
Recall Number: 01051
Product Type: Toys / Play Products
Hazard Type: Choking Hazard