2009 Daiso RECALL Notification

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In 2009 the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued a notice of recall for certain children's product manufactured by Daiso due to violations regarding lead paint and phthalate limits. This was the manufacturer's recall information online website.
Content is from the site's 2009 - 2010 archived pages, as well as from other outside sources.

 

Notice from the United States
CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION

 

 

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March 1, 2010

RE:  PRODUCT SAFETY RECALLS

Dear Valued Daiso Customer;

As you may have recently learned, Daiso has voluntarily recalled several toys and children's products and is restructuring its product safety program as part of a renewed commitment to Daiso customers.  Recent changes in U.S. consumer product safety laws have created extreme challenges for all companies, and in some cases products were sold that comply with Japanese product safety laws, but did not meet all U.S. requirements.  We are aware of no incidents or injuries involving these products, but we deeply regret these events, and we want to tell you what we are doing about it. 

First, Daiso is conducting a voluntary recall of several specific products in the following item groups:

1.Children's wooden toys; due to small parts and potential choking hazards;
2.Children's toys, coin purses and pen cases; due to lead in paint and phthalates;
3.Children's stuffed animal toys; due to small parts and potential choking hazards;
4.Children's jewelry (bracelets and necklaces); due to high levels of lead; and
5.Children's rain ponchos; due to drawstring in hood, posing as a strangulation hazard.

If you believe you may have purchased one of the recalled products, please log on to our recall information website, www.daisorecall.com, for more information about each item.  If you own one of the recalled items, please immediately remove it from your child's use and properly dispose of it, or return it to Daiso for a refund of the purchase price.  You may return recalled items to any Daiso retail store or arrange for post-paid shipping by calling our toll-free recall hotline at (888) 580-8841 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. PT, Monday through Friday. 

Second, Daiso has voluntarily withdrawn its stock of toys and children's products from all of our U.S. stores on a temporary basis, and we will not reintroduce them until we have implemented a comprehensive new product quality and safety program.  Our new program, which has been developed in cooperation with U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, involves our suppliers, shippers, outside safety consultants and one of the world's largest independent testing laboratories, which has been certified by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission to test toys, children's products and other consumer products, to ensure that our products comply with all applicable governmental regulations and industry standards for safety.

Thank you for your patronage and support.  Again, we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience we may have caused you.  Daiso is committed to quality and to the safety of its customers, and we hope to regain your trust and confidence in our products through our most diligent actions in implementing our new and comprehensive product safety program.  Please call our toll-free number if you have any questions.

Sincerely yours,
Daiso

 

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News from CPSC
                   U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Information and Public Affairs                                                                                        Washington, D.C. 20207

For Immediate Release                                                Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 580-8841
July 1, 2010                                                                   CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
Release #10- 292                                                          CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

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

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.  It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Name of product: Children's Coin Purse and Jewelry
Units: About 190
Importer: Daiso California LLC of Hayward, Calif.
Hazard: 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

 

 

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Children's Rain Ponchos with Drawstrings Recalled by Daiso, LLC.; Garments Have Drawstrings, Pose Strangulation Hazard

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. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)

Name of Product: Children's Rain Ponchos
                              UPC# 4531762009162 (Yellow)
                              UPC# 4947678296723 (Blue)
Units: About 48 units
Importer: Daiso, LLC. of Burlingame, California.
Hazard: The garments have a drawstring through the hood, posing a strangulation hazard to children. In February 1996, CPSC issued to help prevent children from strangling or getting entangled on the neck and waist drawstrings in upper garments, such as jackets and sweatshirts.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled rain ponchos are yellow  with a drawstring in the hood.  The outside packaging is in the Japanese language.
Sold at: Daiso retail stores from February 1, 2007 through  November 30.2007  for $1.50.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately remove the drawstrings from the rain ponchos to eliminate the hazard.
Customer Contact by recalled: For additional information, call Daiso, LLC. toll-free at (888)  580-8841(10:00am-5:00 pm PST and Monday to Friday) or visit the firm's Web site at www.daisorecall.com

  

 

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Children's Jewelry Recalled By Daiso Due to Risk of Lead Exposure

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. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)

Name of product: Children's Jewelry
Units: About 50 pieces
Importer: Daiso Seattle LLC, of Lynnwood, Wash.
Hazard: The jewelry contains 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 bracelets and Zodiac-sign necklaces. The necklaces have a black, non-metal cord and a silver rectangular pendant. An abstract design and a zodiacal name is printed on the front. The bracelets have a black, non-metal cord and plastic beads. Silver pendants shaped as a knife, cupid, sun, heart and bird wings are sold with the bracelets. The jewelry has UPC numbers 984343144040 (necklace) and 947678164466 (bracelet) printed on the back label.
Sold at: Daiso retail stores in Washington state from October 2007 through December 2007 for about $2
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the jewelry from young children and return the item to the store where purchased for a full refund. 
Consumer Contact by recalled: For additional information, contact Daiso LLC toll-free at (888) 580-8841 between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.daisorecall.com.

  

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Daiso Recalls Children's Toys, Purses and Pen Cases Due to Violation of Lead Paint and Phthalate Standards

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:  Children's 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 standard. 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, 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.
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 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms' Web site at www.daisorecall.com .

 

   

     

   

 

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Children's stuffed toys Recalled by Daiso, LLC. Due to Choking Hazard

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. (To access color photos of the following recalled products, see CPSC's Web site at www.cpsc.gov.)

Name of Product: Stuffed Dog toy
Units: About 40 Units
Importer: Daiso, LLC. of Burlingame, California.
Hazard: The toys contain small parts, posing a choking hazard to young children.  Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: The recalled toys are stuffed toy dogs come in a crame color.  Some of the toys have a brown spot on the back.  A tag attached to the toy is in the Japanese language with the following UPC codes:  4947678264166 and 4947678246063.
Sold at: Daiso retail stores from Oct.2007 through Dec.2007 for about $3.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the toys and return them to any Daiso retail store for a full refund.
Customer Contact by recalled: For additional information, call Daiso, LLC. toll-free at (888) 580-8841 between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.daisorecall.com

 

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Wooden Toys Recalled by Daiso Due to Choking Hazard

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:  Wooden Toys
Units:About 430
Importer:  Daiso California LLC, of Burlingame, Calif.
Hazard: The toys have small parts that can break and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves four models of Daiso wooden toys including Penguin Handbell, Pull Doll, Alligator Pull Toy and Rolling Animals. The Penguin Handbell has a small metal bell inside its hollow interior. The Pull Doll's limbs move up and down when the string is pulled. The Alligator Pull Toy is green and yellow will move in an undulating fashion when pulled. The Rolling Animals are in the forms of a dog, rabbit, cat and mice, and their tails are connected to their bodies by metal springs. Daiso is printed on the product's packaging.
Sold at: Daiso stores in California from December 2008 through May 2009 for between $1 and $4.
Manufactured in: China
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Daiso for a free replacement toy or a full refund.
Consumer Contact: For more information, contact Daiso toll free at (888) 580-8841 between 10:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firms' Web site at www.daisorecall.com

  

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More Background On DaisoRecall.com

 

DaisoRecall.com is a purpose-built informational website created to communicate consumer product recall information related to merchandise sold by Daiso retail stores in the United States. Unlike standard commercial or retail websites, DaisoRecall.com functions as a recall notification and compliance portal, providing official safety notices, product descriptions, hazard explanations, and consumer remedy instructions for recalled items.

The website is most closely associated with a series of U.S. product safety recalls issued between approximately 2007 and 2010, primarily involving children’s products such as toys, jewelry, purses, pen cases, rain ponchos, and accessories. These recalls were issued in cooperation with U.S. consumer safety regulators and were intended to notify customers of potential hazards, including excessive lead paint, phthalates, choking risks, and strangulation hazards.

Rather than serving as a marketing or e-commerce platform, DaisoRecall.com exists as a regulatory communication tool, designed to meet legal requirements for transparency and consumer notification during recall events.

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Historical Background and Context

Emergence During Heightened U.S. Product Safety Enforcement

DaisoRecall.com emerged during a period of increased scrutiny of imported consumer goods in the United States, particularly children’s products. In the late 2000s, amendments to federal safety laws tightened restrictions on lead content, phthalates, and small-part hazards in items intended for children. Retailers and importers were required to respond swiftly and transparently when violations were discovered.

Daiso, a Japanese discount retail chain with U.S. operations, sold large volumes of low-cost imported merchandise, much of it manufactured overseas. As U.S. enforcement intensified, several Daiso-distributed products were identified as failing to meet newly enforced federal standards.

To comply with recall notification obligations, a centralized recall website — DaisoRecall.com — was used as a public-facing information hub for affected consumers.

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Purpose and Function of the Website

Centralized Recall Communication

The primary purpose of DaisoRecall.com has been to:

• Publish official recall notices

• Identify affected products clearly and accurately

• Explain the nature of the safety hazard

• Provide instructions for refunds, replacements, or disposal

• Supply consumer contact information for follow-up

The site allowed regulators, retailers, and consumers to reference a single authoritative source for recall details, ensuring consistency across government announcements, in-store notices, and media coverage.

Compliance Rather Than Commerce

Importantly, DaisoRecall.com does not function as a store locator, brand showcase, or product catalog. It contains no menus, pricing structures, promotional materials, or consumer reviews in the traditional sense. Its value lies entirely in risk disclosure and regulatory compliance, not in customer acquisition or engagement.

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Ownership and Organizational Association

Relationship to Daiso U.S. Entities

While public domain registration details are limited, DaisoRecall.com is clearly associated with Daiso’s U.S. corporate and import entities, particularly those operating under names such as Daiso California LLC and Daiso LLC.

These entities were identified in official recall announcements as the importers or distributors of recalled products sold in Daiso retail locations throughout California, Washington, and other U.S. states.

The recall website was therefore not an independent third-party project, but a supporting compliance asset tied directly to Daiso’s U.S. retail and import operations.

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Products and Hazards Covered

Categories of Recalled Items

Over multiple recall events, the website addressed a wide range of children’s products, including:

• Wooden toys and pull toys

• Stuffed animal toys

• Inflatable sports toys

• Children’s purses and coin cases

• Jewelry such as bracelets and necklaces

• Rain ponchos with drawstrings

• Pen cases and novelty accessories

Types of Hazards Identified

The recalls communicated through DaisoRecall.com cited several distinct safety concerns:

• Excessive lead content in surface paint, zippers, clasps, and jewelry components

• Phthalates exceeding allowable limits in plastic toys

• Small detachable parts posing choking hazards

• Drawstrings in children’s garments presenting strangulation risks

In all reported cases, no injuries were publicly documented at the time of recall, but federal law required removal of non-compliant products from the market.

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Consumer Remedies and Instructions

Refunds and Replacements

DaisoRecall.com provided clear instructions for consumers who had purchased recalled items, typically advising them to:

• Immediately stop using the product

• Remove the product from children’s access

• Return the item to a Daiso retail store for a refund

• Contact a toll-free recall hotline for assistance

• Arrange mail-in returns when applicable

This level of detail was essential to ensuring compliance with U.S. recall regulations and minimizing consumer confusion.

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Popularity and Web Presence

Limited Traffic Outside Recall Periods

DaisoRecall.com has never functioned as a high-traffic consumer website. Its relevance peaks during active recall periods and declines sharply once recalls conclude.

The site is typically accessed by:

• Consumers responding to recall notices

• Parents and caregivers seeking safety information

• Journalists covering recall announcements

• Regulatory agencies and compliance professionals

Outside of these contexts, the site has little ongoing engagement or visibility.

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Media and Press Coverage

Referenced Rather Than Featured

The website itself has not been the subject of feature articles or reviews. Instead, it appears as a reference point in:

• Government press releases

• Consumer safety bulletins

• Recall aggregation databases

• News reports covering product safety enforcement

This reinforces the site’s role as an instrumental resource, not a public brand in its own right.

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Cultural and Regulatory Significance

Example of Recall Transparency

DaisoRecall.com serves as a useful case study in how retailers respond to evolving safety regulations. It demonstrates how companies must adapt quickly to regulatory changes, especially when importing low-cost consumer goods at scale.

Impact on Retail Compliance Practices

The recalls associated with the website occurred alongside broader enforcement actions, including civil penalties and operational changes within Daiso’s U.S. business. As a result, the site represents a moment in retail history where compliance infrastructure became a necessity rather than an afterthought.

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Current Status and Archival Relevance

Today, DaisoRecall.com functions primarily as an archival artifact. Its content reflects a specific period in consumer safety enforcement and is most useful for:

• Researchers studying product recall history

• Legal and regulatory reference

• Journalists examining historical compliance cases

• Archivists documenting consumer protection practices

It is not an active, frequently updated platform, nor is it intended to be.

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Key Takeaways

• DaisoRecall.com is a recall information website, not a retail or commercial platform.

• It was used primarily between 2007 and 2010 to communicate safety recalls involving children’s products.

• The site is closely associated with Daiso’s U.S. import and retail operations.

• Its content focuses on hazard disclosure, consumer remedies, and regulatory compliance.

• The website holds historical and regulatory significance, particularly in the context of tightened U.S. product safety laws.

 

 

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