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Date: 10/13/2009 4:01:59 PM

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

REASON: 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.

distribution: california

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Childrens Toys, Purses and Pen Cases

Units: About 130

Importer: Daiso California LLC, of Burlingame, Calif.

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.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

Description: This recall involves balancing toys in the shape of dragonflies, childrens purses in the shape of the head of a lion, frog or bear, childrens purses with rainbow stripes, childrens 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 products packaging.

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

Manufactured in: China and Vietnam

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

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

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