Gemmy Industries Corp. Recalls Flashing Eyeball Toys Due to Chemical Hazard
Recalled June 7, 2007 · CPSC recall 07556 · Gemmy
Hazard
The plastic eyeball contains kerosene, which, if broken, presents a chemical hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should take this toy away from children immediately, and return the item to the store for a full refund.
Units
About 500
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The product is a plastic flashing eyeball toy filled with liquid. The model numbers of this product are: 27828, 27544 and 06470. The model number is found on the back of the packaging. The writing on the packaging reads, "FLASHING EVIL EYE," and "TRY ME!"
What to do
Consumers should take this toy away from children immediately, and return the item to the store for a full refund.
Contact
For additional information, please contact Gemmy Industries at (800) 231-6879 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit the firm's Web site at www.gemmy.com, or e-mail the firm at [email protected]
Product
Floating Eyeballs
Manufacturer(s)
Gemmy Industries Corp., of Coppell, Texas
Retailers
Toy and novelty stores during July 2006 for about $3.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →