CPSCMay 28, 2008

Kids Station Toys Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones recall: Choking Hazard

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

Why was Kids Station Toys Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Little Tikes Chit 'N Chat Toy Cell Phones
Company
Kids Station Toys International Ltd. of Miami, Fla.
Quantity
About 1 million
Sold at
Department, juvenile product, and drug stores nationwide from June 2006 through March 2008 for about $8 (individually) or about $20 (set).
Recall date
May 28, 2008
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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