CPSC recall 20173
6" Plush Aflac Promotional Doctor Duck
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2020-08-26
On 2020-08-26 the CPSC announced a recall of 6" Plush Aflac Promotional Doctor Duck by Communicorp, citing 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….
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20173 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2020-08-26 |
| Published | 2020-08-26 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Communicorp |
| Distribution | US |
Product
6" Plush Aflac Promotional Doctor Duck | 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.
Reason
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.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Communicorp-Recalls-Plush-Aflac-Doctor-Duck-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard
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