Toy Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard

Cordless Push Button Toy Telephones

Date of Recall
2006-05-02

CPSC Release Number
06-152

Manufactured In
Vietnam

Company Phone Number
(212) 662-7005

Units
About 6,000

Distributor
Marvel Education Co., of New York, N.Y.

Sold By
Major school supply distributors, including Kaplan and Ajax School Office Source, from January 2004 through February 2006 for about $20.

Problem/Hazard
The push buttons on the toy phone can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Injuries/Incidents
None.

Description
The recalled toy phone is made of wood. It has push buttons with black numbers, and has a black rubber antenna. The toy phone sits in a wooden caddy. The caddy has "TELEPHONE" printed on it.

Remedy
Consumers should stop using the recalled toy phone immediately and contact the firm for a free replacement toy phone. The replacement toy phone has red push button numbers and red graphics printed on it.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Marvel Education Co. at (212) 662-7005 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail Marvel at [email protected]

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