Safety Recall: Bandai Kirby Character Light Toy – Japan CAA

Published by Reclia Safety Desk | July 16, 2026

Recall Information Record

Case Number: 00000035510
Product: Kirby Character Light Toy
Brand: Bandai
Hazards: Safety Risk
Source: Japan Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA)

WHAT HAPPENED

Bandai has announced a recall for its “Kirby Character Light” toy (product name: 星のカービィ キャライト) due to a defect in the button battery compartment. The battery may swell, causing the cover to lift, and under impact the battery could rupture or leak, posing a safety risk to consumers.

This recall is registered with the Japan Consumer Affairs Agency (CAA) under management number 00000035510 and is supervised by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. The issue affects units sold prior to the recall announcement, though specific model numbers, lot numbers, JAN codes, and quantities have not been disclosed in the notice.

If you own this product, take the following steps:

• Stop using the toy immediately and keep it away from children.
• Contact Bandai’s customer service for instructions on returning the product.
• You are entitled to a full refund or product retrieval as per the recall terms.

AFFECTED BATCHES & TARGET SPECIFICS

– **Target Model / Type:** N/A
– **JAN Barcode:** N/A
– **Affected Serial / Lot Numbers:** N/A
– **Total Units Affected:** N/A

ADDITIONAL REGULATORY NOTES

The recall was initiated by Bandai under the oversight of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI). The hazard involves swelling of the button battery causing the battery cover to lift, with risk of rupture or liquid leakage upon impact. Corrective actions include refund or product retrieval. Recall start date: July 2, 2026.

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