iPlay My First Mobile Phones
CPSC Recall #06-099 — February 27, 2006
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 06-099 |
| Recall Date | February 27, 2006 |
| Remedy Type | Replace |
| Units Affected | About 50,500 |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Specialty toy stores nationwide from August 2002 through November 2005 for about $13. |
Product
iPlay My First Mobile Phones
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J. is recalling about 50,500 iPlay My First Mobile Phones. The toy phone's yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of Product: iPlay My First Mobile PhonesUnits: About 50,500Distributor: International Playthings Inc., of Parsippany, N.J.Hazard: The toy phone's yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.Incidents/Injuries: CPSC and the firm have received one report of the antenna breaking off. No injuries have been reported.Description: My First Mobile phone is a red and blue flip style mobile phone with a yellow bear on the cover and a yellow hard plastic antenna. Inside the flip phone are five round orange numeric buttons, as well as a sun button. The phone sounds with various ring tones when the buttons are depressed. On the inside top cover on the phone is a mirror and a spinning star with a lady bug button. "Made in China" is printed on the back of the battery cover.Sold at: Specialty toy stores nationwide from August 2002 through November 2005 for about $13.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should contact the firm to receive information on returning the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value.Consumer Contact: Contact International Playthings at (800) 445-8347 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.intplay.com/recall.htm.Media Contact: Sue Tiece (973) 316-2500 ext. 232 or [email protected].
Hazard
The toy phone's yellow antenna can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children. No injuries have been reported.
Incidents & Injuries
CPSC and the firm have received one report of the antenna breaking off. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should contact the firm to receive information on returning the product to receive a free replacement item of similar value.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Replace at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Replace) at no cost to you.
Federal law prohibits the sale of toys with small parts for children under age 3. CPSC uses a standardized small parts cylinder to test whether pieces from a toy can fit entirely inside — if they can, they are considered a choking hazard. Products marketed for children under 3 must not contain any small parts. Beyond the legal requirements, the CPSC and pediatricians recommend keeping all small objects away from children under 4, as the risk of choking extends beyond the formal legal age threshold.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.