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

6" Plush Aflac Promotional Doctor Duck

Date of Recall

2020-08-26

CPSC Release Number

20-173

Manufactured In

China

Units

About 635,500

Distributor

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

Importer

Communicorp Inc., of Columbus, Ga.

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.  

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

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.

Remedy

Dispose

Consumer 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.

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