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Toys & Games/Children's Toys (3-12)

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

Agency Publication Date: August 26, 2020
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Summary

Communicorp is recalling about 635,500 plush Aflac promotional Doctor Ducks because the buttons on the lab coat contain levels of lead that exceed federal standards. These six-inch white plush ducks feature a yellow beak and feet, a white lab coat with the 'Aflac' logo, and a toy stethoscope. The ducks were sold to Aflac employees and licensed agents between January 2005 and July 2020 for use as promotional giveaways. Consumers should immediately stop using these ducks and dispose of them to prevent potential health issues.

Risk

The buttons on the duck's lab coat contain excessive lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause serious adverse health effects and lead poisoning.

What You Should Do

  1. Check if you have a six-inch plush 'Doctor Duck' with white fur, a yellow beak, a white lab coat featuring the 'Aflac' logo, and a toy stethoscope around its neck.
  2. Stop using the recalled plush duck immediately and keep it out of the reach of children.
  3. Dispose of the plush Doctor Duck in your household trash.
  4. For more information, contact Communicorp at 800-642-3522 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, or visit https://communicorp.com and click on 'Recall' at the bottom of the page.
  5. For additional consumer safety questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

📋Dispose

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.

Affected Products

Product: 6" Plush Aflac Promotional Doctor Duck
Date Ranges: January 2005 through July 2020

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Recalled 6” Plush Aflac Promotional Doctor Duck

Recalled 6” Plush Aflac Promotional Doctor Duck

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 20173
Status: Active
Sold By: 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.
Distributor: Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company, of Santa Clarita, Calif.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 635,500
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: Communicorp Inc., of Columbus, Ga.
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.
Agency Last Updated: August 26, 2020

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response