Daiso Recalls Children's Toys, Purses and Pen Cases Due to Violation of Lead Paint and Phthalate Limits

Recalled October 6, 2009 · CPSC recall 10004 · Daiso

Picture of Recalled children's purse with rainbow stripes

Picture of Recalled bear's head children's purse

Picture of Recalled frog's head children's purse

Hazard

The surface paint on the balancing toys and zippers of the purses and pen cases contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint ban. The inflatable baseball bat toys contain excessive levels of DEHP, violating the federal phthalate standard

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Daiso for a free replacement product or a full refund.

Units

About 130

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

This recall involves balancing toys in the shape of dragonflies, children's purses in the shape of the head of a lion, frog or bear, children's purses with rainbow stripes, children's pen cases shaped like a piece of candy with stitching "cool ice cream," "sweet cake," or "fad hamburger" on the front, and inflatable baseball bats with "Home Run" printed on the side. Daiso is printed on the product's packaging.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Daiso for a free replacement product or a full refund.

Contact

For more information, contact Daiso toll-free at (888) 580-8841 between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms' Web site at www.daisorecall.com

Product

Children's Toys, Purses and Pen Cases

Imported by

Daiso California LLC, of Burlingame, Calif.

Retailers

Daiso stores in California from March 2008 through May 2009 for between $1 and $4.

Made in

China · Vietnam

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →