LeapFrog Recalls Electronic Plush Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 09-286 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 23, 2009
- Brand
- LeapFrog
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- My Pal Scout Electronic Plush Toy Dogs
- Hazard
- Choking Hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- About 3,700
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
This recall involves My Pal Scout, a green and beige electronic plush dog with plastic decals on its paws. When those decals are pushed, the dog plays songs, speaks and barks. "Scout" is printed on the dog tag at the dog's neck. The plush dog measures about 9 inches high by 9 inches wide. "LeapFrog Ent. Item No. 19142" is printed on the white tag attached to the dog and on the toy's packaging. My Pal Scout dogs with embroidered paws are not included in this recall.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- My Pal Scout Electronic Plush Toy Dogs · About 3,700 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Toys "R" Us stores nationwide, and on the Web at www.toysrus.com, www.leapfrog.com and other retail Web sites from May 2009 through June 2009 for about $20.; LeapFrog Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif..
Injuries or incidents reported
LeapFrog has received two reports of children removing the decals from this toy, including one report of a child ingesting part of the decal.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact LeapFrog at (800) 701-5327 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday, and on Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET, or visit the firm's Web site at www.leapfrog.com/recall
Recall history and context
LeapFrog appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all LeapFrog recalls.
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?
My Pal Scout Electronic Plush Toy Dogs (About 3,700 units). This recall involves My Pal Scout, a green and beige electronic plush dog with plastic decals on its paws.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take the toy away from young children and contact LeapFrog to receive a replacement My Pal Scout with embroidered paws rather than decals.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. 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.