CPSCJanuary 29, 2009

DDI Inc. Toy Construction Play Sets recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard

DDI Inc. Recalls Toy Construction Play Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was DDI Inc. Toy Construction Play Sets recalled?

Surface paint on the play sets can contain lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled play sets away from children and contact the firm for a refund of the purchase price. Contact: For additional information, contact DDI at (800) 220-2390 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at www.ddiretail.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Construction Play Sets
Company
DDI Inc., of Dubuque, Iowa
Quantity
About 3,000
Sold at
Home centers, hardware stores and farm stores nationwide from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $20.
Recall date
January 29, 2009
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recall involves the 136-piece Mega Construction Play Set (item# 911346) and includes various construction equipment, vehicles, buildings and roads. The play sets are packaged in a black and yellow box with the word "Builder" printed in the upper left hand corner of the package.

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