Coyne's Recalls Musical Cordless Toy Telephones Due to Choking Hazard

Plain-English summary

Coyne's, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 7,000 musical cordless toy telephones known as the "Cordless Phone Organ." These toys were sold nationwide in retail stores between June 1991 and January 1993 for prices ranging from $2.00 to $3.00. The plastic telephones are either blue or pink, measure five by 1-5/8 by 1-1/2 inches, and feature a two-inch black antenna. The keys on the telephone play musical notes when pushed. The products were packaged in clear plastic sleeves with a cardboard header labeled "...Cordless Phone Organ...DO RE ME...Made in Taiwan ...Model number D-6138...."

The recall was initiated after routine testing by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) revealed that the antenna separates from the body of the toy telephone. Additionally, the State of Kentucky's Product Safety Branch reported an incident where a two-year-old child removed buttons from the phone and placed them into her mouth. These components present a choking hazard to young children. Neither CPSC nor Coynes, Inc. is aware of any injuries involving these toy telephones; the recall is being conducted to prevent the possibility of injury.

Consumers are urged to take the recalled toy telephones away from young children immediately. To obtain a full refund, consumers should return the products to the stores where they were purchased. For more information, consumers may call Coynes, Inc. at 1-800-336-8666 or write to the company at 7400 Boone Ave. North, Minneapolis, MN 55428.

The recalled product

Product

Coynes's Cordless Phone Organ musical cordless toy telephones

Manufacturer

Coyne's

Category

Consumer Product — Toys

Hazard

• choking

Distribution

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