LeapFrog Recalls Electronic Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard
What was recalled
This recall involves My Pal Scout, a green and beige electronic plush dog with plastic decals on its paws. When those decals are pushed, the dog plays songs, speaks and barks. "Scout" is printed on the dog tag at the dog's neck. The plush dog measures about 9 inches high by 9 inches wide. "LeapFrog Ent. Item No. 19142" is printed on the white tag attached to the dog and on the toy's packaging. My Pal Scout dogs with embroidered paws are not included in this recall.
Hazard
The decals on the paws of the plush toy can be removed and ingested by a child, posing a choking hazard.
Injuries
LeapFrog has received two reports of children removing the decals from this toy, including one report of a child ingesting part of the decal.
Made in
China
Where it was sold
- Toys "R" Us stores nationwide, and on the Web at www.toysrus.com, www.leapfrog.com and other retail Web sites from May 2009 through June 2009 for about $20.
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