CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
The metal pin inside the hinge of the cell phone flip-top can fall out, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Battat Inc. Recalls Parents Magazine Toy Cell Phones for Choking Hazard
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should take these toy cell phones away from young children immediately and contact Battat to receive a replacement product or refund.
Contact Information
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
Recall Details
Sold At
Target stores nationwide from September 2006 to January 2007 for about $8.
Injuries
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.
Manufacturer
Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Recall Number
07178
Product Information
Product Name
Parents® Magazine Record-A-Voice Toy Cell Phones
Product Type
Toy Telephones
Number of Units
About 14,000
Manufacturer Name
Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Manufactured In
China