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Toy Mobile Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard

Reported: February 28, 2006 Initiated: February 28, 2006 #06099

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

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

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.