CPSC Recall in 2009: Daiso Recalls Children's Toys, Purses and Pen Cases Due to Violation of Lead Paint and Phthalate Limits

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 10-004

Date: October 05, 2009

Product Name: Children's Toys, Purses and Pen Cases

Recall 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 Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund, Replace

Units: About 130

Incidents:

None reported.

Sold At:

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

Manufactured In:

China and Vietnam