CPSC recalls 1 million Little Tikes toy cell phones

One million Little Tikes toy cell phones were recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission today because the hinge cover of the toy can detach and pose a choking hazard. The CPSC has received one report of a child beginning to choke on a small part and three reports of the toy breaking into smaller pieces.

The multicolored flip-style phones have 10 numeric keys and three buttons with pictures of animals. They were sold individually and as part of a set in department, juvenile product and drug stores nationwide from June 2006 through March 2008 for $8 (individually) and $20 (part of a set). The phones have a sticker on the back with model number KSL4010 (sold separately) or KSL8032, KSL8033, or KSL8051 (sold with other items). Phones with a visible screw on the hinge cover are not part of the recall.

The CPSC advises consumers to take the toy phones away from young children immediately and contact the manufacturer, Kids Station Toys International Ltd. of Miami, Fla., for instructions on obtaining a free replacement. For additional information, contact Kids Station toll-free at (888) 620-0930 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.kidsstationtoys.com.