Communicorp Recalls Plush Aflac Doctor Duck Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard

Recalled August 26, 2020 · CPSC recall 20173 · Communicorp

Recalled 6” Plush Aflac Promotional Doctor Duck

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 adverse health issues.

Remedy

Dispose

Units

About 635,500

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

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.

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.

Contact

Communicorp at 800-642-3522 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, or online at https://communicorp.com and click on ’Recall’ at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product

6" Plush Aflac Promotional Doctor Duck

Imported by

Communicorp Inc., of Columbus, Ga.

Distributed by

Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company, of Santa Clarita, Calif.

Retailers

Directly to Aflac employees and licensed agents from January 2005 through July 2020 for between $3 and $5 and distributed as a promotional giveaway item to customers.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →