Official recall notice
CPSC, Vtech Industries Announce Recall of Toy Baby Phone
- Recall date
- 2000-06-22
- Category
- Consumer Product
- Units affected
- 34,000
Why it was recalled
Hazard
The toy phones have a ball-shaped antenna, which can detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
Recommended action
What to do
Consumers should immediately take these toy phones away from children. For more information, contact VTech for a replacement phone.
Product description
The toy is called Little Smart Soft Songs Baby Phone. The cordless baby phone has a mirror, four colorful talking musical buttons, a ringing light-up phone button and a red on/off button. The phone is yellow with a blue padded border and a yellow ball-shaped antenna. A label on these toys reads "Soft Songs Baby Phone 39100." Writing on the phone includes "VTECH" and "Little Smart Soft Songs Baby Phone."
Reported incidents
CPSC and Vtech Industries have received nine reports of the plastic ball detaching from these phones. One child reportedly started to choke on one of these plastic balls.