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Evenflo Recalls Telephone Toys Due to Choking Hazard
Evenflo Recalls Telephone Toys Due to Choking Hazard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Evenflo Switch-A-Roo Telephone Toys

Units: About 25,000

Manufacturer: Evenflo Co. Inc., of Miamisburg, Ohio

Hazard: A mirror decal attached to the toy can peel away, posing a potential choking hazard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: The recall involves Evenflo Switch-A-Roo telephone toys made between October 2008 and June 2009. The model number is 6391911.

Sold at: Juvenile product stores nationwide, including Toys ‘R Us for about $8.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the mirror decal from the toy and permanently dispose of it.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Evenflo at (800) 233-5921 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm’s Web site at safety.evenflo.com