CPSC Recall in 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

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 22-141

Date: June 02, 2022

Product Name: 6” Aflac Plush Promotional Ducks

Recall Description:

This recall involves plush ducks that were distributed by Aflac to consumers as a promotional item. The six-inch plush Aflac promotional ducks include Accident Duck, Business Duck (only with no model number printed on the sewn in tag are included in this recall), Fishing Duck, Police Duck, PGA Duck, One Day Pay Duck, Heisman Duck and Lifeguard Duck.

Hazard Description:

Components of the recalled promotional ducks contain levels of certain phthalates that exceed the federal phthalate content standard. A component of the promotional fishing duck also contains a level of lead that exceeds the federal lead content standard. Phthalates and lead are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Dispose

Units: About 600,000

Incidents:

None reported

Sold At:

Directly to Aflac employees and licensed agents from February 2009 through March  2021 for between $5 and $8 and distributed as a promotional free giveaway item to customers.

Manufactured In:

China