Toy Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard

Recall Date
2006-05-02
Manufacturer
Marvel Education Co., of New York, N.Y.
Units Affected
About 6,000

Products Involved

Cordless Push Button Toy Telephones

Hazard

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

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.

Reported Injuries

None.

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

Full Recall Description

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.

Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.

For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.

Last verified: 2026-03-28