Recalls / 2008-05-28

Kids Station Toys Recalls Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones Due to Choking Hazard

08290 · Recalled 2008-05-28 · CPSC page

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.

Reported injuries

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Little Tikes Chit 'N Chat Toy Cell Phones		About 1 million

Parties

Manufacturer: Kids Station Toys International Ltd.
Made in: China
Sold at: Department, juvenile product

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

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Toy Cell Phone not included in the recall

Source: CPSC recall 08290. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.