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

Recalled May 28, 2008 · CPSC recall 08290 · Kids Station Toys

Toy Cell Phone not included in the recall

Hazard

The hinge cover on the toy cell phone can detach from the phone, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should take these toy phones away from young children immediately and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement.

Units

About 1 million

Incidents / 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.

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.

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.

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

Product

Little Tikes Chit 'N Chat Toy Cell Phones

Manufacturer(s)

Kids Station Toys International Ltd. of Miami, Fla.

Retailers

Department, juvenile product, and drug stores nationwide from June 2006 through March 2008 for about $8 (individually) or about $20 (set).

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →