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Product Recall Number: 07-556

Why was Floating Eyeballs recalled?

The plastic eyeball contains kerosene, which if broken, presents a chemical hazard to children.

Floating Eyeballs
Here's product recall specific data for Floating Eyeballs.

  • Product Recall Number: 07-556

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-06-06

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Floating Eyeballs

  • Description: In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Gemmy Industries Corp., of Coppell, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 500 Floating Eyeballs Toys. The plastic eyeball contains kerosene, which if broken, presents a chemical hazard to children.Name of Product: Floating EyeballsUnits: About 500Manufacturer: Gemmy Industries Corp., of Coppell, TexasHazard: 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: ChinaRemedy: 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 website at www.gemmy.com, or e-mail the firm at Davidm@gemmy.com.

  • Hazard Description: The plastic eyeball contains kerosene, which if broken, presents a chemical hazard to children.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 500

  • Incidents: None reported.

  • Remedy: Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately, and return the item to the store for a full refund.

  • Sold At: Toy and novelty stores during July 2006 for about $3.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: Gemmy Industries Corp., of Coppell, Texas

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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