Kids Station Toys Recalls Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones Due to Choking Hazard
Released: Wednesday, May 28, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kids Station Toys International Ltd. of Miami, Fla., is voluntarily recalling about 1 million Little Tikes Chit ‘N Chat Toy Cell Phones. The hinge cover on the toy cell phone can detach from the phone, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Recall Details
Product
Little Tikes Chit ‘N Chat Toy Cell Phones
Description
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.
Hazards
The hinge cover on the toy cell phone can detach from the phone, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents
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.
Remedy
Consumers should take these toy phones away from young children immediately and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement.
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