CPSC2017-02-22
Moose Toys Recalls Toy Frogs Due to Chemical and Injury Hazards
Moose Toys Proprietary Ltd., of Australia
Hazard
When the button batteries are removed from the toy frogs, the battery's cap can become a projectile and the battery's chemicals can leak, posing chemical and injury hazards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the toy frogs, refrain from opening the battery compartment and contact Moose Toys for a free replacement Little Live Pet product.
Sold at
AAFES, Target, Toys "R" Us and Walmart stores nationwide and online at Amazon.com from August 2016 through February 2017 for about $15 for the Lil Frog and $25 for the Lil Frog Lily Pad.
Affected count
About 427,000 (in addition, 17,800 were sold in Canada)
Injuries reported
The firm has received 17 reports of the battery's cap becoming a projectile or battery chemicals leaking, including two injuries that resulted in emergency room and doctor's office visits for eye irritation from the battery chemicals.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Little Live Pets Lil Frog and Lil Frog Lily Pad toys
Consumer contact
Moose Toys toll-free at 844-575-0340 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday PT or online at www.moosetoys.com and click on "Product Safety" for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2017/Moose-Toys-Recalls-Toy-FrogsDon't want to check this manually?
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