CPSCJune 7, 2007

Gemmy Industries Corp. Flashing Eyeball Toys recall: Chemical Hazard

Gemmy Industries Corp. Recalls Flashing Eyeball Toys Due to Chemical Hazard

Why was Gemmy Industries Corp. Flashing Eyeball Toys recalled?

The plastic eyeball contains kerosene, which, if broken, presents a chemical hazard to children.

What should I do if I have this product?

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]

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Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Floating Eyeballs
Company
Gemmy Industries Corp., of Coppell, Texas
Quantity
About 500
Sold at
Toy and novelty stores during July 2006 for about $3.
Recall date
June 7, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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!"

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