The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09113·Announced 2009-01-29

DDI Recalls Construction Play Sets for Lead Paint Violation

DDI Inc. is recalling 136-piece construction play sets because surface paint may contain lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.

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 paint) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

DDI Inc. is recalling approximately 3,000 units of the 136-piece Mega Construction Play Set (item# 911346) due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The surface paint on these play sets can contain lead. The recalled items include various construction equipment, vehicles, buildings, and roads, and are packaged in a black and yellow box with the word "Builder" printed in the upper left corner.

The play sets were sold at home centers, hardware stores, and farm stores nationwide from October 2008 through December 2008 for about $20. The products were manufactured in China. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

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

The recalled product

Product
Construction Play Sets
Manufacturer
DDI Inc., of Dubuque, Iowa
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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