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Gemmy Industries Corp. Flashing Eyeball Toys Due to Chemical Hazard
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The plastic eyeball contains kerosene, which, if broken, presents a chemical hazard to children.
The Recall Registry rates this worth checking — we found nothing in the notice describing a specific injury. A recall covers only the versions, UPCs or date codes it names, so check those against yours.
What it looks like
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Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should take this toy away from children immediately, and return the item to the store for a full refund.
Who to 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 Davidm@gemmy.com
The product
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!"
Details
- Units affected
- About 500
- Recall date
- June 7, 2007
- Brand
- Gemmy Industries Corp., of Coppell, Texas
- Injuries reported
- None reported
Toy and novelty stores during July 2006 for about $3.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Gemmy Industries Corp. Recalls Flashing Eyeball Toys Due to Chemical Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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