Toy Mobile Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 06099 · announced February 28, 2006 · International Playthings · 50,500 units affected
The product
My First Mobile phone is a red and blue flip style mobile phone with a yellow bear on the cover and a yellow hard plastic antenna. Inside the flip phone are five round orange numeric buttons, as well as a sun button. The phone sounds with various ring tones when the buttons are depressed. On the inside top cover on the phone is a mirror and a spinning star with a lady bug button. "Made in China" is printed on the back of the battery cover.
The hazard
The toy phone's yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should contact the firm to receive information on returning the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): CPSC and the firm have received one report of the antenna breaking off. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide from August 2002 through November 2005 for about $13.
Consumer contact: Contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.intplay.com/recall.htm
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.