Communicorp Recalls Plush Aflac Doctor Duck Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard
Recalled 6” Plush Aflac Promotional Doctor Duck
Product Recall Details
| Product Name | 6” Plush Aflac Promotional Doctor Duck |
|---|---|
| Recall Date | August 26, 2020 |
| Number of units affected | About 635,500 |
| 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. |
| Distributor | Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company, of Santa Clarita, Calif. |
| Retailer(s) | 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. |
| 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. |
| Available Remedy | None |
Who to Contact if You Own This Product
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.