CPSC recall · Reported May 3, 2007
Battat Inc. Recalls Parents Magazine Toy Cell Phones for Choking Hazard
The metal pin inside the hinge of the cell phone flip-top can fall out, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.y. recalled The toy cell phone plays different songs, sound effects and user recorded messages. They ….
Battat Inc. Recalls Parents Magazine Toy Cell Phones for Choking Hazard was recalled by Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.y. in May 3, 2007. Reason: The metal pin inside the hinge of the cell phone flip-top can fall out, posing a choking hazard to young chil…. Remedy: Consumers should take these toy cell phones away from young children immediately and cont…. Verify recall #07178 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.y. issued this CPSC recall-The metal pin inside the hinge of the cell phone flip-top can fall out, posing a choking hazard to young chil….
- None
- agency class
- May 3, 2007
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07178 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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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, what to do
Consumers should take these toy cell phones away from young children immediately and contact Battat to receive a replacement product or refund.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 07178 |
| Date reported | May 3, 2007 |
| Date initiated | May 3, 2007 |
| Recalling firm | Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.y. |
| Affected scope | About 14,000 |
| 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 take these toy cell phones away from young children immediately and contact Battat to receive a replacement prod…
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- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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