CPSCGeneral Alert
Gemmy Industries Corp. Recalls Flashing Eyeball Toys Due to Chemical Hazard
Published: June 7, 2007Recall ID: 07556Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The plastic eyeball contains kerosene, which, if broken, presents a chemical hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
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!"
Affected Products
Floating Eyeballs
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2007/Gemmy-Industries-Corp-Recalls-Flashing-Eyeball-Toys-Due-to-Chemical-Hazard |
| Title | Gemmy Industries Corp. Recalls Flashing Eyeball Toys Due to Chemical Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/e295bf64b57f4a22821a1ef7ada1550c.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Floating Eyeballs |
| Hazards › Name | The plastic eyeball contains kerosene, which, if broken, presents a chemical hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Floating Eyeballs |
| Products › Type | Toy Miscellaneous |
| Products › Category I D | 2198 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 500 |
| Recall I D | 3829 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should take this toy away from children immediately, and return the item to the store for a full refund. |
| Retailers › Name | Toy and novelty stores during July 2006 for about $3. |
| Recall Date | 2007-06-07T00:00:00 |
| 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!" |
| Recall Number | 07556 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Gemmy Industries Corp., of Coppell, Texas |
| Consumer 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 Davidm@gemmy.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |