Toy Mobile Phones Recalled by Discovery Toys Due to Choking Hazard

What's being recalled

This recall involves a red and blue plastic battery-operated toy mobile phone with a small, clear antenna, buttons numbered "1, 2, 3, 4 and Play," a screen with a boy's face and the words "hello! hola! bonjour!" Only model number 1231 is involved in this recall. The model number is printed on the toy's packaging. "Discovery Toys" is stamped into the red plastic on the back of the toy.

The problem, in CPSC's words

The clear plastic antenna can break off, posing a choking hazard to young children.

Incidents and injuries reported to CPSC

Discovery Toys has received reports of three incidents in which the toy telephone's antenna broke off. A child was found mouthing the toy phone's antenna but it was removed by his mother.

What CPSC says to do

Replace

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toy mobile phones away from young children and contract Discovery Toys for instructions on how to return them for a replacement toy.

How to contact the company

For additional information, contact Discovery Toys at (800) 426-4777 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.discoverytoysinc.com

Open the official CPSC notice