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CPSC recall · Reported June 22, 2000

CPSC, Vtech Industries Announce Recall of Toy Baby Phone

The toy phones have a ball-shaped antenna, which can detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children.

Recall #
00127
Affected scope
About 34,000
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Vtech Industries LLC, of Wheeling, Ill. recalled The toy is called Little Smart Soft Songs Baby Phone. The cordless baby phone has a mirro….

CPSC, Vtech Industries Announce Recall of Toy Baby Phone was recalled by Vtech Industries LLC, of Wheeling, Ill. in June 22, 2000. Reason: The toy phones have a ball-shaped antenna, which can detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take these toy phones away from children. For more informati…. Verify recall #00127 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Vtech Industries LLC, of Wheeling, Ill. issued this CPSC recall-The toy phones have a ball-shaped antenna, which can detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children..

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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #00127 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #00127) was formally reported on June 22, 2000. The CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for its recalls, so this record carries no agency severity grade, with a current status of Active. Vtech Industries LLC, of Wheeling, Ill. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 34,000.

The documented reason for this recall is: The toy phones have a ball-shaped antenna, which can detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. The remedy documented by the agency is: Consumers should immediately take these toy phones away from children. For more information, contact VTech for a replacement phone. - consumers holding this product should act on that instruction rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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Product description

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."

Reason for recall

The toy phones have a ball-shaped antenna, which can detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take these toy phones away from children. For more information, contact VTech for a replacement phone.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Not classified by agency
Status Active
Recall number 00127
Date reported June 22, 2000
Date initiated June 22, 2000
Recalling firm Vtech Industries LLC, of Wheeling, Ill.
Affected scope About 34,000
Distribution Not disclosed
Official source CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately take these toy phones away from children. For more information, contact VTech for a replacement phon…

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  • Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.". Recalled by Vtech Industries LLC, of Wheeling, Ill.. Units affected: About 34,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The toy phones have a ball-shaped antenna, which can detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take these toy phones away from children. For more information, contact VTech for a replacement phone.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 22, 2000. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 00127.
How do I report an injury from a recalled product?
Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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