Communicorp Recalls Plush Aflac Doctor Duck Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban; Lead Poisoning Hazard
CPSC recall 20173. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately dispose of the recalled plush Doctor Duck. Communicorp is contacting Aflac employees and licensed agents who purchased the Doctor Duck directly.
CPSC recall 20173 has the recall date 26 Aug 2020. The notice names the firm Communicorp. The recall has about 635,500 units. The median CPSC recall of 2020 has 6,100 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Lead or chemical.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 635,500 |
| Remedy options | Dispose |
| 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. |
| Product | 6" Plush Aflac Promotional Doctor Duck, About 635,500 |
| 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. |
| Importer | Communicorp Inc |
| Distributor | Beverly Hills Teddy Bear Company |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 635,500Median of 2020: 6,100
- CPSC recalls of 2020
- 257
- Recalls of 2020 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls on the register that name Communicorp
- 2
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 2 Jun 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 |
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 20173The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 20173. https://recallregister.com/product/8885-communicorp-recalls-plush-aflac-doctor-duck-due-to-violation-of-federa/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 20173 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 20173?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Dispose
- How many units are in CPSC recall 20173?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 635,500