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Product recall · CPSCMay 28, 2008Serious
Kids Station Toys Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones
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What’s wrong
The hinge cover on the toy cell phone can detach from the phone, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should take these toy phones away from young children immediately and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement.
Who to 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
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 1 million
- Recall date
- May 28, 2008
- Brand
- Kids Station Toys International Ltd. of Miami, Fla.
- Injuries reported
- Yes
- What has been reported
- 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.
KSL4010
Department, juvenile product, and drug stores nationwide from June 2006 through March 2008 for about $8 (individually) or about $20 (set).
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Kids Station Toys Recalls Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones Due to Choking Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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