Kids Station Toys Recalls Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones Due to Choking Hazard
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The hazard
The hinge cover on the toy cell phone can detach from the phone, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents 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.
What to do now
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
About this recall
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.
Product photos
Photos: U.S. CPSC