Wooden Toys Recalled by Daiso Due to Choking Hazard
CPSC recall 10005 · announced October 6, 2009 · Daiso California · 430 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The toys have small parts that can break and detach, posing a choking hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and contact Daiso for a free replacement toy or a full refund.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Daiso stores in California from December 2008 through May 2009 for between $1 and $4.
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
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.