Moderate Recalled March 25, 2008 About 3,000 units Updated May 23, 2014

Plan Toys Inc. Recalls Toy Penguins Due to Laceration Hazard

Toys & playToddlerPreschool

The hazard

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

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

What to do now

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.

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 www.plantoys.com

Product photos

Recalled Toy Penguin
Recalled Toy Penguin

Photos: U.S. CPSC

Full official 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.