CPSC recall 06-099, announced February 28, 2006, covers International Playthings iPlay My First Mobile Phones (about 50,500 units). The toy phone's yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should contact the firm to receive information on returning the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value. Recall contact: call (800) 445-8347, or go to www.intplay.com/recall.htm.
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.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The toy phone's yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and the firm have received one report of the antenna breaking off. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should contact the firm to receive information on returning the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value.
Product and sales details
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 06-099
- Units
- About 50,500
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty toy stores nationwide from August 2002 through November 2005 for about $13.
- Distributor
- International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.
iPlay My First Mobile Phones
CPSC product type: Toy Telephones
Recall contact information
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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