The toy has a two-part red plastic connector on the pull string, designed to separate under tension. The plastic pieces can detach from the string when the connector is pulled apart and could pose a choking hazard to young children.
Recall
Number
01051
Date
2000-12-08
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Leap Frog "Alphabet Pal" electronic pull toys
Companies
Retailer(s)
Toy, department and specialty stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 1999 through November 2000, for about $20.
Importer(s)
LeapFrog, a division of Knowledge Kids Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
The "Alphabet Pal" is a green caterpillar pull toy, about 12 inches long, with four wheels. It has 26 plastic legs, one for each letter of the alphabet. When its yellow pull cord is tugged, the toy sings the ABC Song. Other functions include color and letter name identification, and letter sounds. The antennae on the caterpillar's head lights up. Writing on the toy includes, "LEAP FROGTM" and "Made in China." Toys without plastic connectors on the pull-string are not part of this recall.