Plan Toys Inc. Recalls Toy Penguins Due to Laceration Hazard

WASHINGTON, March 25 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at http://www.cpsc.gov/.)

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Name of Product: Toy Penguin Figures

Units: About 3,000

Manufacturer: Plan Toys Inc., of Mountain View, Calif.

Hazard: The head of the penguin toy can detach, exposing connectors with sharp points, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.

Incidents/Injuries: Plan Toys has received one report of the head of a penguin toy detaching. No injuries have been reported.

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 3/4 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.

Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide and on-line from May 2007 through February 2008 for between $15 and $20.

Manufactured in: Thailand

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.

Consumer Contact: 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 http://www.plantoys.com/.

Photo at http://www.cpsc.gov/.

Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 517-7526
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

First Call Analyst:
FCMN Contact:

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

CONTACT: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Media Contact,
+1-301-504-7908

Web Site: http://www.cpsc.gov/
http://www.plantoys.com/

2008-03-25 09:59:00 0319603 PRNEWSWIRE