Gemmy Industries Corp. Recalls Flashing Eyeball Toys Due to Chemical Hazard
Recall 07556 · Jun 7, 2007 · Gemmy Industries Corp.
500
units affected
500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 07556
- Date
- Jun 7, 2007
- Company
- Gemmy Industries Corp.
- Units affected
- 500
- Product
- Floating Eyeballs
- Product type
- Toy Miscellaneous
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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 can happen
The plastic eyeball contains kerosene, which, if broken, presents a chemical hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should take this toy away from children immediately, and return the item to the store for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Toy and novelty stores during July 2006 for about $3.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled floating eyeballs?
Consumers should take this toy away from children immediately, and return the item to the store for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The plastic eyeball contains kerosene, which, if broken, presents a chemical hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.