"Eyeball" and Smiley Face Floating Balls Recalled by Atico International
NEWS from CPSC
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs
Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 8, 1998
Release # 98-092
Company Phone Number: (800) 645-3867 CPSC Consumer Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: Nychelle Fleming, (301) 504-7063
CPSC, Atico International Announce Recall of "Eyeball" and Smiley Face Floating Balls
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer
Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Atico International USA,
Inc., of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., is recalling about 329,000
Halloween Floating Eyeballs and about 100,000 Smiley Face
Floating Balls. These balls contain kerosene. If the ball
cracks or breaks, kerosene leaking out could poison young
children if swallowed. The smaller of these balls also
present a serious choking hazard to young children. They
lack warning labels required for small balls.
CPSC and Atico International USA, Inc. are not aware of
any injuries involving these balls. This recall is being
conducted to prevent the possibility of injuries.
All of the Smiley Face balls are 1.5 inches in
diameter. They are yellow with black features. The
Halloween Eyeballs were sold in two sizes. They measure
either 1.5 or 2.25 inches in diameter. They are white with
different colored irises and red streaks (resembling
bloodshot eyes). All the balls float in kerosene inside a
clear outer ball, and are labeled "MADE IN TAIWAN."
These balls were sold nationwide by retail chain stores
such as Arbor Drug, Eckerd Drugs, Thrift Drugs, K&B, Inc and
Walgreen drug stores from June 1995 through October 1997 for
about $1.
Consumers should take these balls away from children
immediately and return them to the store where they were
purchased for a refund. For more information, contact Atico
International USA toll free at (800) 645-3867, extension
541. Consumers will hear a recording asking them to leave
their name and number, and an Atico International USA
representative will return their call.