CPSCJuly 1, 2010

Daiso Children's Coin Purses and Jewelry recall: Lead Exposure

Daiso Recalls Children's Coin Purses and Jewelry Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

Why was Daiso Children's Coin Purses and Jewelry recalled?

The surface paint on the zippers of the coin purses and the clasps on the jewelry contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Daiso for 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 firm's website at www.daisorecall.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Children's Coin Purse and Jewelry
Company
Daiso California LLC of Hayward, Calif.
Quantity
About 190
Sold at
Daiso stores in California and Washington from May 2009 through December 2009 for about $1.50.
Recall date
July 1, 2010
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

This recall involves children's coin purses with rainbow stripes and children's earrings and necklaces that have blue, pink, red, white and yellow colored droplets. "THE COIN PURSE" and "Mobile case COIN PUASE" are printed on the tag attached to the purse. "Colorful Drop Accessory Bracelet" is printed on the front of the necklace packages and "Colorful Drop Accessory Pierce" is printed on the front of the earring packages. The tag and packaging have "Produced for Daiso Japan" on either the front or back.

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