CPSC recall 10-004, announced October 6, 2009, covers Daiso California Children's Toys, Purses and Pen Cases (about 130 units). 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 notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Daiso for a free replacement product or a full refund. Recall contact: call (888) 580-8841, or go to www.daisorecall.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
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
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Daiso for a free replacement product or a full refund.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Daiso California
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 10-004
- Units
- About 130
- Manufactured in
- China, Vietnam
- Sold at / sales period
- Daiso stores in California from March 2008 through May 2009 for between $1 and $4.
- Importer
- Daiso California LLC, of Burlingame, Calif.
Children's Toys, Purses and Pen Cases
CPSC product type: Purses
Recall contact information
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
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