CPSC recall 07-178, announced May 3, 2007, covers Battat Parents® Magazine Record-A-Voice Toy Cell Phones (about 14,000 units). The metal pin inside the hinge of the cell phone flip-top can fall out, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 54 incident reports. Consumers should take these toy cell phones away from young children immediately and contact Battat to receive a replacement product or refund. Recall contact: call (800) 247-6144, or email cellrecall@battatco.com.
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?
The toy cell phone plays different songs, sound effects and user recorded messages. They were sold in polka dot, swirl, floral and stripe patterns, and the Parents® logo is visible inside the flip-top and on the battery compartment cover. Only items bearing date codes 090106 through 101206 are involved in this recall. The date code can be located on the bottom of the product packaging and in the battery compartment.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The metal pin inside the hinge of the cell phone flip-top can fall out, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received 54 reports of the metal pin falling out of the hinge. In two cases, consumers reported finding the pin inside a child's mouth, with one child receiving a cut in the mouth.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these toy cell phones away from young children immediately and contact Battat to receive a replacement product or refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Battat
- Manufacturer
- Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 07-178
- Units
- About 14,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Target stores nationwide from September 2006 to January 2007 for about $8.
Parents® Magazine Record-A-Voice Toy Cell Phones
CPSC product type: Toy Telephones
Recall contact information
For additional information, call Battat, Inc. at (800) 247-6144 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at cellrecall@battatco.com
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