Plan Toys Inc. Recalls Toy Penguins Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 08230 · Mar 25, 2008 · Plan Toys Inc.
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08230
- Date
- Mar 25, 2008
- Company
- Plan Toys Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Toy Penguin Figures
- Product type
- Toy Animals Stuffed/Not Stuffed
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
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.
What can happen
The head of the penguin toy can detach, exposing connectors with sharp points, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- Plan Toys has received one report of the head of a penguin toy detaching. No injuries have been reported.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toy penguin figures?
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.
What is the hazard?
The head of the penguin toy can detach, exposing connectors with sharp points, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.