CPSC recall · Reported March 25, 2008
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.
Plan Toy Inc., of Mountain View, Calif. recalled The wood penguin-shaped toy has a black head with rubber fins, a yellow nose and a white ….
Plan Toys Inc. Recalls Toy Penguins Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Plan Toy Inc., of Mountain View, Calif. in March 25, 2008. Reason: The head of the penguin toy can detach, exposing connectors with sharp points, presenting a laceration hazard…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the penguin toys away from children and return them to …. Verify recall #08230 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Plan Toy Inc., of Mountain View, Calif. issued this CPSC recall-The head of the penguin toy can detach, exposing connectors with sharp points, presenting a laceration hazard….
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- agency class
- March 25, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #08230 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product 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.
Reason for recall
The head of the penguin toy can detach, exposing connectors with sharp points, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.
Remedy, what 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 08230 |
| Date reported | March 25, 2008 |
| Date initiated | March 25, 2008 |
| Recalling firm | Plan Toy Inc., of Mountain View, Calif. |
| Affected scope | About 3,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately take the penguin toys away from children and return them to the store where purchased to receive a r…
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