Plan Toys Inc. · Recalled
Plan Toys Inc. Recalls Toy Penguins Due to Laceration Hazard
The head of the penguin toy can detach, exposing connectors with sharp points, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 3,000
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $2–$2
- Remedy
- See notice
Reports, injuries, deaths and price are read out of the notice’s wording by rules, so they can miss unusual phrasing. The official notice is the record.
Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- 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.
- Product type
- Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
- Made in
- Thailand
- Recalled by
- Plan Toy Inc., of Mountain View, Calif.
Incident log
Plan Toys has received one report of the head of a penguin toy detaching. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
For additional information, contact Plan Toys toll-free at (866) 517-7526 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.plantoys.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated MAR 25 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.