Kids Station Toys Recalls Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 08290 · announced May 28, 2008 · Kids Station Toys International Ltd. Of Miami, Fla · 1 units affected
The product
The Little Tikes brand Chit 'N Chat Toy Cell Phone resembles a flip-phone style cell phone and has a 10-key numeric button pad and three buttons with pictures of animals. All of the buttons make a sound when pressed. The toy phones are multi-colored and have a sticker on the back with model number KSL4010 (sold separately) or KSL8032, KSL8033, or KSL8051 (sold with other items). "Designed and Licensed by Kids Station Toys International Ltd." is printed on the back of the toy phones. Toy phones with a screw visible on the hinge cover are not subject to the recall.
The hazard
The hinge cover on the toy cell phone can detach from the phone, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should take these toy phones away from young children immediately and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): CPSC and the firm have received three reports of the toy breaking, including one report of a child beginning to choke on a small part.
Sold at: Department, juvenile product, and drug stores nationwide from June 2006 through March 2008 for about $8 (individually) or about $20 (set).
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Kids Station toll-free at (888) 620-0930 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kidsstationtoys.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.