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CPSC recall · Reported February 28, 2006

Toy Mobile Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard

The toy phone's yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.

Recall #
06099
Affected scope
About 50,500
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International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.j. recalled My First Mobile phone is a red and blue flip style mobile phone with a yellow bear on the… - a moderate-severity action.

Toy Mobile Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard was recalled by International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.j. in February 28, 2006. Reason: The toy phone's yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been r…. Remedy: Consumers should contact the firm to receive information on returning the product to rece…. Verify recall #06099 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.j. issued this moderate-severity CPSC recall-The toy phone's yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been r….

Moderate
severity level
February 28, 2006
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06099 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This CPSC action (record #06099) was formally reported on February 28, 2006. It is classified under Moderate severity, with a current status of Active. International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.j. is listed as the recalling firm. Federal records list the affected scope as About 50,500.

The documented reason for this recall is: The toy phone's yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported. 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 contact the firm to receive information on returning the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value. - 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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Severity

Moderate

Affected scope

About 50,500

Related Recalls

6

6 from same agency

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

The toy phone's yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should contact the firm to receive information on returning the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute Value
Agency U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class Moderate
Status Active
Recall number 06099
Date reported February 28, 2006
Date initiated February 28, 2006
Recalling firm International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.j.
Affected scope About 50,500
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 contact the firm to receive information on returning the product to receive a free replacement item of similar v…

  • Check the recall number (06099) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
  • Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
  • 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?
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.. Recalled by International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.j.. Units affected: About 50,500.
Why was this product recalled?
The toy phone's yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should contact the firm to receive information on returning the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on February 28, 2006. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 06099.
How do I check if my product is affected by a recall?
Check the product description and recall number (06099) against your product. Visit the official CPSC website for the most current information. You can also use our Recall Checker tool to search by product name or brand.
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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Every figure on PlainRecalls is rendered directly from official FDA, CPSC and NHTSA recall records, no number is typed in by an editor. This recall: CPSC, reported February 28, 2006. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy (FDA Class I/II/III; CPSC and NHTSA by hazard type), and related-recall context is computed across the full archive. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.