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CPSC, LeapFrog Announce Recall to Repair "Alphabet Pal" Educational Pull Toys

U.S. CPSCChokingDec 8, 2000
Recalled "Alphabet Pal" electronic pull toy
Recalled "Alphabet Pal" electronic pull toy

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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.

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.

Product 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.

Sold on

Toy, department and specialty stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 1999 through November 2000, for about $20.

Contact the company

For more information, call LeapFrog at 877-501-5327 anytime, write to: LeapFrog, 1400 65th Street, Suite 200, Emeryville, CA 94608-1071, or visit the firm's website at www.leapfrog.com

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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