Toy Mobile Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard

iPlay My First Mobile Phones

Date of Recall
2006-02-28

CPSC Release Number
06-099

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(800) 445-8347

Units
About 50,500

Distributor
International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.

Sold By
Specialty toy stores nationwide from August 2002 through November 2005 for about $13.

Problem/Hazard
The toy phone's yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.

Injuries/Incidents
CPSC and the firm have received one report of the antenna breaking off. No injuries have been reported.

Description
My First Mobile phone is a red and blue flip style mobile phone with a yellow bear on the cover and a yellow hard plastic antenna. Inside the flip phone are five round orange numeric buttons, as well as a sun button. The phone sounds with various ring tones when the buttons are depressed. On the inside top cover on the phone is a mirror and a spinning star with a lady bug button. "Made in China" is printed on the back of the battery cover.

Remedy
Consumers should contact the firm to receive information on returning the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value.

Consumer Contact
Contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.intplay.com/recall.htm

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