Gemmy Industries Corp. · Recalled
Gemmy Industries Corp. Recalls Flashing Eyeball Toys Due to Chemical Hazard
The plastic eyeball contains kerosene, which, if broken, presents a chemical hazard to children.
- Units
- About 500
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $3
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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!"
The file
- Sold at
- Toy and novelty stores during July 2006 for about $3.
- Product type
- Toy Miscellaneous
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Gemmy Industries Corp., of Coppell, Texas
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should take this toy away from children immediately, and return the item to the store for a full refund.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 07 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.