CPSC, Vtech Industries Announce Recall of Toy Baby Phone
What was recalled
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."
Hazard
The toy phones have a ball-shaped antenna, which can detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children.
Injuries
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.
Where it was sold
- Wal-Mart stores nationwide sold the toy phones, from January 2000 through May 2000, for about $10.
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