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AAFES Recalls “Soldier
Bear” Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
December 19, 2007
Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 866-3605
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation
with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following
consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately
unless otherwise instructed.
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 Description |
Style |
UPC |
| Wooden Pull-Along Learning Blocks Wagon (alphabet blocks
in a wooden wagon) |
6320 |
834162002158 |
| Time Teacher (magnetic shapes & clock in pull cart) |
6231 |
834162002646 |
| Wooden Riding Horse |
6349 |
834162003698 |
| Vehicle Playset (blue military vehicle with action
figures) |
1007 |
4895130810072 |
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 Web site at
www.AAFES.com
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