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Toy Mobile Phones Recalled by Discovery Toys Due to Choking Hazard

Reported: January 12, 2011 Initiated: January 12, 2011 #11094

Product Description

This recall involves a red and blue plastic battery-operated toy mobile phone with a small, clear antenna, buttons numbered "1, 2, 3, 4 and Play," a screen with a boy's face and the words "hello! hola! bonjour!" Only model number 1231 is involved in this recall. The model number is printed on the toy's packaging. "Discovery Toys" is stamped into the red plastic on the back of the toy.

Reason for Recall

The clear plastic antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy mobile phones away from young children and contract Discovery Toys for instructions on how to return them for a replacement toy.

Details

Units Affected
About 2,900 in the United States and 700 in Canada

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
This recall involves a red and blue plastic battery-operated toy mobile phone with a small, clear antenna, buttons numbered "1, 2, 3, 4 and Play," a screen with a boy's face and the words "hello! hola! bonjour!" Only model number 1231 is involved in this recall. The model number is printed on the toy's packaging. "Discovery Toys" is stamped into the red plastic on the back of the toy.. Units affected: About 2,900 in the United States and 700 in Canada.
Why was this product recalled?
The clear plastic antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy mobile phones away from young children and contract Discovery Toys for instructions on how to return them for a replacement toy.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 12, 2011. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 11094.