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Archived – Little Tikes Chit 'N Chat Toy Cell Phone
- Starting date:
- May 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- May 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Physical Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001695
Affected products
Little Tikes Chit 'N Chat Toy Cell Phone
Product description
The Little Tikes brand Chit 'N Chat Toy Cell Phone resembles a flip-phone style cell phone and has a 10-key numeric button pad and three buttons with pictures of animals. All of the buttons make a sound when pressed.
The toy phones are multicoloured and have a sticker on the back with model number KSL4010 (sold separately) or KSL8032, KSL8033, or KSL8051 (sold with other items). "Designed and Licensed by Kids Station Toys International Ltd." is printed on the back of the toy phones.
Toy phones with a screw visible on the hinge cover are not subject to the recall.
Hazard identified
The hinge cover on the toy cell phone can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
The firm has received three reports of the toy breaking, including one report of a child beginning to choke on a small part.
No injuries or incidents related to the product have been reported to Health Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 20,118 phones were sold across Canada.
Time period sold
Sold at a variety of retail locations such as Zellers, Canadian Tire and Winners, from June 2006 through March 2008.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Kids Station Toys International Ltd.
Miami
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy away from children.
Consumers may contact Kids Station Toys to arrange for receipt of a free replacement toy.
For additional information, contact Kids Station toll-free at (888) 620-0930 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site.