The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07556·Announced 2007-06-07

Gemmy Recalls Flashing Eyeball Toys Due to Kerosene Chemical Hazard

Gemmy Industries is recalling about 500 Floating Eyeball toys because the plastic contains kerosene, which poses a chemical hazard if broken.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a chemical hazard (kerosene) in a toy accessible to children, which fits the rubric criterion for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Gemmy Industries Corp. is recalling approximately 500 units of Floating Eyeball toys. The recalled products are plastic flashing eyeball toys filled with liquid, specifically model numbers 27828, 27544, and 06470. The packaging for these items reads "FLASHING EVIL EYE" and "TRY ME!" The model number is located on the back of the packaging.

The recall is being issued because the plastic eyeball contains kerosene. If the toy is broken, the kerosene presents a chemical hazard to children. The company has not reported any injuries associated with this product.

These toys were sold at toy and novelty stores during July 2006 for approximately $3. Consumers should take the toy away from children immediately and return the item to the store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact Gemmy Industries at (800) 231-6879 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, visit www.gemmy.com, or email [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Floating Eyeballs
Manufacturer
Gemmy Industries Corp., of Coppell, Texas
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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