CPSC recall · Reported August 26, 2020
Communicorp Recalls Plush Aflac Doctor Duck Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard
The buttons on the lab coat worn by the Doctor Duck contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause…
Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company, of Santa Clarita, Calif. recalled This recall involves the six inch plush Aflac promotional Doctor Duck. Doctor Duck is whi….
Communicorp Recalls Plush Aflac Doctor Duck Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban;… was recalled by Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company, of Santa Clarita, Calif. in August 26, 2020. Reason: The buttons on the lab coat worn by the Doctor Duck contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead conte…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately dispose of the recalled plush Doctor Duck. Communicorp is co…. Verify recall #20173 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company, of Santa Clarita, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The buttons on the lab coat worn by the Doctor Duck contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead conte….
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- agency class
- August 26, 2020
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20173 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
This recall involves the six inch plush Aflac promotional Doctor Duck. Doctor Duck is white with a yellow beak and feet. It is dressed in a white lab coat with buttons and a stethoscope. "Aflac" is printed on the front of the duck's lab coat. The plush ducks were distributed by Aflac to consumers as a promotional item.
Reason for recall
The buttons on the lab coat worn by the Doctor Duck contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content standard. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately dispose of the recalled plush Doctor Duck. Communicorp is contacting Aflac employees and licensed agents who purchased the Doctor Duck directly.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20173 |
| Date reported | August 26, 2020 |
| Date initiated | August 26, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company, of Santa Clarita, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 635,500 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately dispose of the recalled plush Doctor Duck. Communicorp is contacting Aflac employees and licensed ag…
- Check the recall number (20173) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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