CPSC2007-05-03
Battat Inc. Recalls Parents Magazine Toy Cell Phones for Choking Hazard
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Hazard
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.
Sold at
Target stores nationwide from September 2006 to January 2007 for about $8.
Affected count
About 14,000
Injuries reported
The firm has received 54 reports of the metal pin falling out of the hinge. In two cases, consumers reported finding the pin inside a child's mouth, with one child receiving a cut in the mouth.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Parents® Magazine Record-A-Voice Toy Cell Phones
Consumer contact
For additional information, call Battat, Inc. at (800) 247-6144 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail the firm at cellrecall@battatco.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Battat-Inc-Recalls-Parents-Magazine-Toy-Cell-Phones-for-Choking-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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