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

Reported: December 8, 2000 Initiated: December 8, 2000 #01051

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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 500,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2001/CPSC-LeapFrog-Announce-Recall-to-Repair-Alphabet-Pal-Educational-Pull-Toys

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Units affected: About 500,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
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.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 8, 2000. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 01051.

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