CPSC Recall in 2006: Toy Phones Recalled for Choking Hazard

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 06-152

Date: May 01, 2006

Product Name: Cordless Push Button Toy Telephones

Recall Description:

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Marvel Education Co., of New York, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 6,000 Cordless Push Button Toy Telephones. The push buttons on the toy phone can detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.Name of Product: Cordless Push Button Toy TelephonesUnits: About 6,000Importer/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: VietnamRemedy: 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.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 6,000

Incidents:

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