CPSC recall 08-290, announced May 28, 2008, covers Kids Station Toys International Little Tikes Chit 'N Chat Toy Cell Phones (about 1 million units). The hinge cover on the toy cell phone can detach from the phone, posing a choking hazard to young children. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should take these toy phones away from young children immediately and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement. Recall contact: call (888) 620-0930, or go to www.kidsstationtoys.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 toy phones are multi-colored and have a sticker on the back with model number KSL4010 (sold separately) or KSL8032, KSL8033, or KSL8051 (sold with other items).
Which products are included?
The Little Tikes brand Chit 'N Chat Toy Cell Phone resembles a flip-phone style cell phone and has a 10-key numeric button pad and three buttons with pictures of animals. All of the buttons make a sound when pressed. The toy phones are multi-colored and have a sticker on the back with model number KSL4010 (sold separately) or KSL8032, KSL8033, or KSL8051 (sold with other items). "Designed and Licensed by Kids Station Toys International Ltd." is printed on the back of the toy phones. Toy phones with a screw visible on the hinge cover are not subject to the recall.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The hinge cover on the toy cell phone can detach from the phone, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents and injuries
CPSC and the firm have received three reports of the toy breaking, including one report of a child beginning to choke on a small part.
Official remedy
Consumers should take these toy phones away from young children immediately and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Kids Station Toys International
- Manufacturer
- Kids Station Toys International Ltd. of Miami, Fla.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-290
- Units
- About 1 million
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Department, juvenile product, and drug stores nationwide from June 2006 through March 2008 for about $8 (individually) or about $20 (set).
Little Tikes Chit 'N Chat Toy Cell Phones
CPSC product type: Toy Telephones
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Kids Station toll-free at (888) 620-0930 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kidsstationtoys.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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