The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08290·Announced 2008-05-28

Little Tikes Toy Cell Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard

Kids Station Toys is recalling Little Tikes Chit 'N Chat Toy Cell Phones because a hinge cover can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a choking hazard to young children with one reported incident of a child beginning to choke, fitting the rubric for risk-of-harm products where serious injury or death has not been confirmed.

Plain-English summary

Kids Station Toys International Ltd. is recalling Little Tikes Chit 'N Chat Toy Cell Phones due to a choking hazard. The hinge cover on the toy cell phone can detach from the phone, creating a small part that young children may choke on. CPSC and the firm have received three reports of the toy breaking, including one report of a child beginning to choke on a small part.

The recalled toy phones resemble flip-phone style cell phones with a 10-key numeric button pad and three buttons with pictures of animals. The phones are multi-colored and have a sticker on the back with model number KSL4010 (sold separately) or KSL8032, KSL8033, or KSL8051 (sold with other items). The text "Designed and Licensed by Kids Station Toys International Ltd." is printed on the back. Toy phones with a screw visible on the hinge cover are not subject to the recall.

About 1 million units were sold at department, juvenile product, and drug stores nationwide from June 2006 through March 2008 for about $8 individually or about $20 per set. Consumers should take these toy phones away from young children immediately and contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement.

The recalled product

Product
Little Tikes Chit 'N Chat Toy Cell Phones
Manufacturer
Kids Station Toys International Ltd. of Miami, Fla.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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