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.
Incidents/Injuries:None reported.
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.
Sold at:Daiso stores in California and Washington from May 2009 through December 2009 for about $1.50.
Manufactured in:China and Korea
Remedy:Consumers should immediately take the recalled products away from children and contact Daiso for 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' website at www.daisorecall.com
For more information, visit the CPSC website