CPSC, LeapFrog Announce Recall to Repair “Alphabet Pal” Educational Pull Toys
Kids’ product recall 01-051. Announced by CPSC on Dec 8, 2000.
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The short answer
Announced by CPSC on Dec 8, 2000. Copied from CPSC on Oct 19, 2026.
Every line below is in CPSC’s own words, with its source beside it.
What’s wrong with it?
The toy has a two-part red plastic connector on the pull string, designed to separate under tension. The plastic pieces can detach from the string when the connector is pulled apart and could pose a choking hazard to young children.
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What should you do?
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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- How to reach the firm: 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
Which ones are 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.
About 500,000 units, as CPSC gives them.
Leap Frog “Alphabet Pal” electronic pull toys.
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CPSC’s photos
CPSC shows 1 photo on its notice. Hearth Record doesn’t copy them; each opens on cpsc.gov.
Who made and sold it?
- Imported by LeapFrog, a division, Knowledge Kids Enterprises Inc., of Emeryville, Calif.
- Toy, department and specialty stores nationwide sold these toys, from June 1999 through November 2000, for about $20.
- Made in China, as the notice gives it.
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Was anyone hurt?
LeapFrog has received nine reports of the red plastic connector detaching. No injuries have been reported.
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What the record doesn’t say
- The notice lists no UPCs, so check the model, the description and the photos.
- The notice lists no model numbers in a field of their own; its description may give them.
- How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Recalls API.
Checked Oct 19, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
Recalls of kids’ and home products are from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). CPSC does not endorse Hearth Record. Copied on Oct 19, 2026.