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

Active Recall Announced August 26, 2020 CPSC #20173

Quick answer

Communicorp Recalls Plush Aflac Doctor Duck Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard is CPSC recall #20173, announced on August 26, 2020. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately dispose of the recalled plush doctor duck. communicorp is contacting aflac employees and licensed agents who purchased the doctor duck directly.. Affected brands: Communicorp Inc., Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company.

Hazard

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.

Affected products

6" Plush Aflac Promotional Doctor Duck

Recalled brands

Communicorp Inc., Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company

Remedy

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 date

August 26, 2020

Categories

6" Plush Aflac Promotional Doctor Duck

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #20173?

CPSC recall #20173 covers Communicorp Recalls Plush Aflac Doctor Duck Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on August 26, 2020. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 is the remedy for recall #20173?

The CPSC remedy for recall #20173 is consumers should immediately dispose of the recalled plush doctor duck. communicorp is contacting aflac employees and licensed agents who purchased the doctor duck directly.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Communicorp Recalls Plush Aflac Doctor Duck Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Communicorp-Recalls-Plush-Aflac-Doctor-Duck-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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