Plan Toys Inc. Recalls Toy Penguins Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-03-25). Hazards: laceration. About 3,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08230 |
| Published | 2008-03-25 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed |
| Products | Toy Penguin Figures |
| Firm named in the title | Plan Toys Inc. |
| Firms | Plan Toy Inc., of Mountain View, Calif. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Thailand |
| Units (US) | 3,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00084543521109, 08854740052117 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund |
| Sold | Hobby Lobby Stores nationwide from January 2008 through March 2008. The camouflage egg sold for about $2.50 and the Spinning Top sold for about $2. |
Description
The wood penguin-shaped toy has a black head with rubber fins, a yellow nose and a white body with red on the base. The toy is round-shaped and creates a soft bell jingle when spun. The toy measures about 3 ¾ inches in height and about 3 inches in diameter. "PLAN TOYS" and UPC number 084543521109 or EAN number 8854740052117 are printed on the outside of the packaging of the toy.
Hazard
The head of the penguin toy can detach, exposing connectors with sharp points, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the penguin toys away from children and return them to the store where purchased to receive a refund. Consumers also can contact Plan Toys to receive instructions on returning the penguin toys via mail for a refund.
Incidents and injuries
Plan Toys has received one report of the head of a penguin toy detaching. No injuries have been reported.
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