Daiso Recalls Children's Toys, Purses and Pen Cases Due to Violation of Lead Paint and Phthalate Limits
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2009-10-06). Hazards: chemical, lead, non compliance. About 130 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 10004 |
| Published | 2009-10-06 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Purses |
| Products | Children's Toys, Purses and Pen Cases |
| Firm named in the title | Daiso |
| Firms | Daiso California LLC, of Burlingame, Calif. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China, Vietnam |
| Units (US) | 130 |
| Hazard classes | chemical, lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | refund, replace |
| Sold | Daiso stores in California from March 2008 through May 2009 for between $1 and $4. |
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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