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AAFES Recalls "Soldier Bear" Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

  • Recalled Wooden Pull-Along Learning Blocks Wagon toy
  • Recalled Time Teacher toy
  • Recalled Wooden Riding Horse toy
  • Recalled Vehicle Playset toy
Name of Product:
Soldier Bear Toys
Hazard:

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

Remedy:
Refund
Recall Date:
December 19, 2007
Units:

About 11,400

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact AAFES at (800) 866-3605 anytime, or visit the firm's website at www.AAFES.com

Recall Details

Description:

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 Toys

Units: About 11,400

Importer/Retailer: AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), of Dallas, TX

Manufacturer: 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 DescriptionStyleUPC
Wooden Pull-Along Learning Blocks Wagon (alphabet blocks in a wooden wagon)6320834162002158
Time Teacher (magnetic shapes & clock in pull cart)6231834162002646
Wooden Riding Horse6349834162003698
Vehicle Playset (blue military vehicle with action figures10074895130810072

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

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: 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

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to the nearest AAFES store for a full refund.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported.

Sold At:
AAFES stores worldwide from August 2006 through October 2007 for between $5 and $20.
Manufacturer(s):
First Learning Company Ltd, of Hong Kong (wooden toys); and Toy World Group Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong (military vehicle toy play set)
Importer(s):

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

Retailer:

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

Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
08-141

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