| Product name |
6' Aflac Plush Promotional Ducks |
| Description |
This recall involves plush ducks that were distributed by Aflac to consumers as a promotional item. The six-inch plush Aflac promotional ducks include Accident Duck, Business Duck (only with no model number printed on the sewn in tag are included in this recall), Fishing Duck, Police Duck, PGA Duck, One Day Pay Duck, Heisman Duck and Lifeguard Duck. |
| Problem |
Components of the recalled promotional ducks contain levels of certain phthalates that exceed the federal phthalate content standard. A component of the promotional fishing duck also contains a level of lead that exceeds the federal lead content standard. Phthalates and lead are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. |
| Distribution |
Directly to Aflac employees and licensed agents for between $5 and $8 and distributed as a promotional free giveaway item to customers. |
| Company |
Communicorp 800-642-3522; Web page https://communicorp.com/recall or https://communicorp.com |
| Dates sold |
February 2009 through March 2021 |
| Date posted |
06/03/2022 |
| Additional information |
For additional information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's news release at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2022/Communicorp-Recalls-Aflac-Plush-Promotional-Ducks-Due-to-Violations-of-Federal-Phthalates-and-Lead-Content-Bans-Risk-of-Phthalates-Exposure-and-Lead-Poisoning-Hazard |
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