CPSC Recall in 2007: AAFES Recalls "Soldier Bear" Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), of Dallas, TX, is voluntarily recalling about 11,400 Soldier Bear Toys. The surface paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Name of Product: Soldier Bear ToysUnits: About 11,400Importer/Retailer: AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), of Dallas, TXManufacturer: First Learning Company Ltd, of Hong Kong (wooden toys)Manufacturer: Toy World Group Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong (military vehicle toy play set)Hazard: The surface paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves the following wooden toys and a plastic military vehicle toy playset. The style number, UPC codes and "Soldier Bear" logo are printed on the toy's packaging.Toy DescriptionStyleUPCWooden Pull-Along Learning Blocks Wagon (alphabet blocks in a wooden wagon)6320834162002158Time Teacher (magnetic shapes & clock in pull cart)6231834162002646Wooden Riding Horse6349834162003698Vehicle Playset (blue military vehicle with action figures10074895130810072Sold at: AAFES stores worldwide from August 2006 through October 2007 for between $5 and $20.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to the nearest AAFES store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact AAFES at (800) 866-3605 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.AAFES.com. 

The surface paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Refund

None reported.

AAFES stores worldwide from August 2006 through October 2007 for between $5 and $20.

China

Retailer:

AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), of Dallas, TX