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Recalled Floating Eyeballs
The plastic eyeball contains kerosene, which if broken, presents a chemical hazard to children.
About 500
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.
Recall Details
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 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 website at www.gemmy.com, or e-mail the firm at Davidm@gemmy.com.
Consumers should take these toys away from children immediately, and return the item to the store for a full refund.
None reported.
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