Gemmy Industries Corp. Recalls Flashing Eyeball Toys Due to Chemical Hazard

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

Recall #: 07556
Affected scope: About 500

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Gemmy Industries Corp., of Coppell, Texas recalled The product is a plastic flashing eyeball toy filled with liquid. The model numbers of th….

Gemmy Industries Corp. Recalls Flashing Eyeball Toys Due to Chemical Hazard was recalled by Gemmy Industries Corp., of Coppell, Texas in June 7, 2007. Reason: The plastic eyeball contains kerosene, which, if broken, presents a chemical hazard to children.. Remedy: Consumers should take this toy away from children immediately, and return the item to the…. Verify recall #07556 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Gemmy Industries Corp., of Coppell, Texas issued this CPSC recall-The plastic eyeball contains kerosene, which, if broken, presents a chemical hazard to children..

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agency class: June 7, 2007
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #07556 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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!"

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should take this toy away from children immediately, and return the item to the store for a full refund.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	07556
Date reported	June 7, 2007
Date initiated	June 7, 2007
Recalling firm	Gemmy Industries Corp., of Coppell, Texas
Affected scope	About 500
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should take this toy away from children immediately, and return the item to the store for a full refund.

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Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

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

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should take this toy away from children immediately, and return the item to the store for a full refund.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on June 7, 2007. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 07556.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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