Toy Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Originally issued May 2, 2006
Revised september 18, 2006
Release #06-152

Firm's Contact Number: (212) 662-7005
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Note: Telephone number change.

Toy Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Cordless Push Button Toy Telephones

Units: About 6,000

Importer/Distributor: Marvel Education Co., of New York, N.Y.

Hazard: The push buttons on the toy phone can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents/Injuries: None.

Description and Models: The recalled toy phone is made of wood. It has push buttons with black numbers, and has a black rubber antenna. The toy phone sits in a wooden caddy. The caddy has "TELEPHONE" printed on it.

Sold at: Major school supply distributors, including Kaplan and Ajax School Office Source, from January 2004 through February 2006 for about $20.

Manufactured In: Vietnam

Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled toy phone immediately and contact the firm for a free replacement toy phone. The replacement toy phone has red push button numbers and red graphics printed on it.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Marvel Education Co. at (212) 662-7005 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or e-mail Marvel at marvel_ed@yahoo.com