CPSC recall 00-127, announced June 22, 2000, covers Vtech Industries Little Smart Soft Songs Baby Phones (about 34,000 units). The toy phones have a ball-shaped antenna, which can detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 9 incident reports. Consumers should immediately take these toy phones away from children. Recall contact: call (800) 521-2010, or go to www.vtechkids.com/html2/recall.html.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
A label on these toys reads "Soft Songs Baby Phone 39100." Writing on the phone includes "VTECH" and "Little Smart Soft Songs Baby Phone."
Which products are included?
The toy is called Little Smart Soft Songs Baby Phone. The cordless baby phone has a mirror, four colorful talking musical buttons, a ringing light-up phone button and a red on/off button. The phone is yellow with a blue padded border and a yellow ball-shaped antenna. A label on these toys reads "Soft Songs Baby Phone 39100." Writing on the phone includes "VTECH" and "Little Smart Soft Songs Baby Phone."
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The toy phones have a ball-shaped antenna, which can detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and Vtech Industries have received nine reports of the plastic ball detaching from these phones. One child reportedly started to choke on one of these plastic balls.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take these toy phones away from children. For more information, contact VTech for a replacement phone.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Vtech Industries
- Manufacturer
- Vtech Industries LLC, of Wheeling, Ill.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 00-127
- Units
- About 34,000
- Sold at / sales period
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the toy phones, from January 2000 through May 2000, for about $10.
Little Smart Soft Songs Baby Phones
CPSC product type: Toy Telephones
Recall contact information
For more information, contact VTech at (800) 521-2010 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. CT Monday through Friday for a replacement phone or visit their web site at www.vtechkids.com/html2/recall.html
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