Gemmy Industries Floating Flashing Evil Eyeballs

Description: Gemmy Industries Corp. Recalls Flashing Eyeball Toys Due to Chemical Hazard Recall Alert U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 June 7, 2007 Alert #07-556 Gemmy Industries Corp. Recalls Flashing Eyeball Toys Due to Chemical Hazard The following product safety recall was voluntarily conducted by the firm in cooperation with the CPSC. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Floating Eyeballs Units: About 500 Manufacturer: Gemmy Industries Corp., of Coppell, Texas Hazard: The plastic eyeball contains kerosene, which if broken, presents a chemical hazard to children. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. 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 at: Toy and novelty stores during July 2006 for about $3. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately, and return the item to the store for a full refund. 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 [email protected] [Learn More]