The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08579·Announced 2008-06-03

Daiso Recalls Children's Jewelry Due to High Lead Levels

Daiso Seattle LLC is recalling children's bracelets and necklaces sold in Washington State because they contain high levels of lead, posing a risk of toxic exposure to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead exposure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Daiso Seattle LLC, of Lynnwood, Wash., is recalling children's bracelets and Zodiac-sign necklaces sold at Daiso retail stores in Washington State from October 2007 through December 2007. The recall involves about 50 pieces of jewelry that contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. The necklaces feature a black, non-metal cord and a silver rectangular pendant with an abstract design and zodiacal name. The bracelets have a black, non-metal cord and plastic beads, accompanied by silver pendants shaped as a knife, cupid, sun, heart, and bird wings. The items bear UPC numbers 984343144040 for the necklaces and 947678164466 for the bracelets.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. The jewelry was manufactured in South Korea and imported by Daiso Seattle LLC. Consumers should immediately take the jewelry from young children to prevent potential ingestion of lead.

To obtain a full refund, consumers should return the item to the store where it was purchased. For additional information, consumers can contact Daiso LLC toll-free at (866) 768-4620 between 9:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.daisollc.com.

The recalled product

Product
Children's Jewelry
Affected units
50

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

UPCs (2)

  • 947678164466
  • 984343144040

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.