Kids Station Toys Recalls Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones Due to Choking Hazard
Little Tikes Chit ‘N Chat Toy Cell Phones
Date of Recall
2008-05-28CPSC Release Number
08-290Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(888) 620-0930Units
About 1 millionManufacturer
Kids Station Toys International Ltd. of Miami, Fla.Sold By
Department, juvenile product, and drug stores nationwide from June 2006 through March 2008 for about $8 (individually) or about $20 (set).Problem/Hazard
The hinge cover on the toy cell phone can detach from the phone, posing a choking hazard to young children.Injuries/Incidents
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.Remedy
Consumers should take these toy phones away from young children immediately and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement.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.comRecall Comments
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