DDI Inc. Recalls Toy Construction Play Sets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 09113 · Jan 29, 2009 · DDI Inc.
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09113
- Date
- Jan 29, 2009
- Company
- DDI Inc.
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Construction Play Sets
- Product type
- Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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.
What can happen
Surface paint on the play sets can contain lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled play sets away from children and contact the firm for a refund of the purchase price.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Home centers, hardware stores and farm stores nationwide from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled construction play sets?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled play sets away from children and contact the firm for a refund of the purchase price.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the play sets can contain lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.