Reported Aug 26, 2020
Communicorp Recalls Plush Aflac Doctor Duck Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard
Communicorp Inc. of Columbus, Ga.
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should 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.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- 6" Plush Aflac Promotional Doctor Duck
- Amount recalled
- About 635,500
Where it was sold
Sold at 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..
Why it was recalled
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.
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
Reports so far: None reported.
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