The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) announced a recall on March 30, 2008 of some 3,000 toy penguin figures by Plan Toys Inc., of Mountain View, Calif. The head of the recalled penguin toy can detach, exposing connectors with sharp points, presenting a laceration hazard to consumers.

The wooden recalled penguin 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. The recalled toy penguin has a UPC number 084543521109 or EAN number 8854740052117 printed on the outside of the packaging of the toy.

The CPSC urges consumers to 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. Consumers may contact the company at 1-866-517-7526 or visit the firm?s Web site.

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, ?Plan Toys Inc. Recalls Toy Penguins Due to Laceration Hazard,? March 25, 2008.