CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2009-10-06

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

10004 · Recalled 2009-10-06 · CPSC page

Picture of Recalled dragonfly toy
Picture of Recalled dragonfly toy

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

None reported.

Remedy

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

Products

NameModelUnits
Children's Toys, Purses and Pen CasesAbout 130

Parties

Importer
Daiso California LLC, of Burlingame, Calif.
Made in
China, Vietnam
Sold at
Daiso stores in California, $4.

Consumer 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

More images

Picture of Recalled children's purse with rainbow stripes
Picture of Recalled children's purse with rainbow stripes
Picture of Recalled bear's head children's purse
Picture of Recalled bear's head children's purse
Picture of Recalled frog's head children's purse
Picture of Recalled frog's head children's purse
Picture of Recalled lion's head children's purse
Picture of Recalled lion's head children's purse
Picture of Recalled children's pen cases
Picture of Recalled children's pen cases
Picture of Recalled inflatable baseball bat
Picture of Recalled inflatable baseball bat

Source: CPSC recall 10004. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.