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Moose Toys Recalls Toy Frogs Due to Chemical and Injury Hazards

Reported: February 22, 2017 Initiated: February 22, 2017 #17093

Product Description

This recall involves the Little Live Pets Lil Frog plastic toys. They operate with four button batteries and jump. Little Live Pets Lil Frog has SKU: 28217 and Lil Frog Lily Pad has SKU: 28218 printed on the frog's lower belly near its left thigh with a manufacture date code under it. The date code range is WS112016 to WS123216. The toy frogs were sold in pink, blue and green colors.

Reason for Recall

When the button batteries are removed from the toy frogs, the battery's cap can become a projectile and the battery's chemicals can leak, posing chemical and injury hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the toy frogs, refrain from opening the battery compartment and contact Moose Toys for a free replacement Little Live Pet product.

Details

Units Affected
About 427,000 (in addition, 17,800 were sold in Canada)

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves the Little Live Pets Lil Frog plastic toys. They operate with four button batteries and jump. Little Live Pets Lil Frog has SKU: 28217 and Lil Frog Lily Pad has SKU: 28218 printed on the frog's lower belly near its left thigh with a manufacture date code under it. The date code range is WS112016 to WS123216. The toy frogs were sold in pink, blue and green colors.. Recalled by Moose Toys Proprietary Ltd., of Australia. Units affected: About 427,000 (in addition, 17,800 were sold in Canada).
Why was this product recalled?
When the button batteries are removed from the toy frogs, the battery's cap can become a projectile and the battery's chemicals can leak, posing chemical and injury hazards.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the toy frogs, refrain from opening the battery compartment and contact Moose Toys for a free replacement Little Live Pet product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 22, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 17093.