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Product name Toy Phonograph
Description The toy "Teletone Model 54740 Phonograph" comes packaged in a cardboard box that has a picture of the phonograph and a blue, black and white label on the front which reads in part "Solid State Phonograph Teletone Caution - Electric Toy Not Recommended for Children Under 3 Years of Age ** Model 54740 ** UL." The phonograph case is brown and white plaid and white pressboard. This phonograph retailed for about $20.95. 
Problem The toy, "Teletone Model 54740 Phonograph" fails to comply with Federal regulations for electrically operated toy, which can result in possible electric shock to the user. The case can split open during use exposing the live parts of the mechanism. Also, the cord is not adequately secured to the unit and is shorter than the minimum required length of 5 feet 
Distribution Sold by department stores, toy stores, electronic stores and other retail outlets nationwide 
Company Electronic Creations Company, Inc., 444 South 9th Avenue, Mt. Vernon, New York 10550 
Dates sold  
Date posted 12/28/2001 
 

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