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CPSC, Vtech Industries Announce Recall of Toy Baby Phone

Date: 2000-06-22
Brand: Vtech Industries LLC, of Wheeling, Ill.
Category: Consumer Product
Units Affected: 34,000
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Description

The toy is called Little Smart Soft Songs Baby Phone. The cordless baby phone has a mirror, four colorful talking musical buttons, a ringing light-up phone button and a red on/off button. The phone is yellow with a blue padded border and a yellow ball-shaped antenna. A label on these toys reads "Soft Songs Baby Phone 39100." Writing on the phone includes "VTECH" and "Little Smart Soft Songs Baby Phone."

Hazard

The toy phones have a ball-shaped antenna, which can detach, presenting a choking hazard to young children.

Reported Incidents

CPSC and Vtech Industries have received nine reports of the plastic ball detaching from these phones. One child reportedly started to choke on one of these plastic balls.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take these toy phones away from children. For more information, contact VTech for a replacement phone.

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