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CPSC, LeapFrog Announce Recall to Repair "Alphabet Pal" Educational Pull Toys

Recall 01-051 · December 8, 2000

What to doConsumers should cut the red plastic string connector off of these toys immediately, or return it to the firm to receive a free replacement toy without a plastic connector.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
01-051 (CPSC)
Recall date
December 8, 2000
Category
Toys and games
Products
Leap Frog "Alphabet Pal" electronic pull toys
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Units
About 500,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
January 6, 2026

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Leap Frog "Alphabet Pal" electronic pull toys · About 500,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Toy, department and specialty stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 1999 through November 2000, for about $20.; LeapFrog, a division of Knowledge Kids Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif..

Injuries or incidents reported

LeapFrog has received nine reports of the red plastic connector detaching. No injuries have been reported.

Consumer contact

For more information, call LeapFrog at 877-501-5327 anytime, write to: LeapFrog, 1400 65th Street, Suite 200, Emeryville, CA 94608-1071, or visit the firm's website at www.leapfrog.com

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Leap Frog "Alphabet Pal" electronic pull toys (About 500,000 units). The "Alphabet Pal" is a green caterpillar pull toy, about 12 inches long, with four wheels.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should cut the red plastic string connector off of these toys immediately, or return it to the firm to receive a free replacement toy without a plastic connector.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 6, 2026. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.