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

U.S. CPSCChemicalJun 7, 2007
Recalled Floating Eyeballs
Recalled Floating Eyeballs

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

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.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

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!"

Sold on

Toy and novelty stores during July 2006 for about $3.

Contact the company

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]

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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