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Battat Inc. Recalls Parents Magazine Toy Cell Phones for Choking Hazard

Reported: May 3, 2007 Initiated: May 3, 2007 #07178

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

The metal pin inside the hinge of the cell phone flip-top can fall out, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should take these toy cell phones away from young children immediately and contact Battat to receive a replacement product or refund.

Details

Units Affected
About 14,000
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Battat-Inc-Recalls-Parents-Magazine-Toy-Cell-Phones-for-Choking-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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.. Recalled by Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.. Units affected: About 14,000.
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The metal pin inside the hinge of the cell phone flip-top can fall out, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do? ▼
Consumers should take these toy cell phones away from young children immediately and contact Battat to receive a replacement product or refund.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on May 3, 2007. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 07178.

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