Recall: AAFES Expands Recall of "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
| FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 18, 2007 Release #07-239 |
Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 866-3605 |
AAFES Expands Recall of "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
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 Brand Toy Sets
Units: About 13,000 (about 3,000 Invincibles Transport Converter Toy Sets were recalled on May 23, 2007)
Importer/Retailer: AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), of Dallas, Texas
Manufacturer: Toy Century Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong
Hazard: Surface paints on the toy action figures, dinosaurs and animals contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Description: This recall involves toy sets with various action figures, dinosaurs, animals and vehicles. The style number, Universal Product Code and Soldier Bear logo are printed on the product's packaging.
| Toy Set | Style Code | UPC # |
|---|---|---|
| H.E.R.O.E.S. Dino Mega Cruiser | 00047 | 4 98567 00047 4 |
| Dinosaur Adventure Set (two styles) | 91068 91074 |
6 98567 91068 1 6 98567 91074 2 |
| Wild Animal Adventure Set | 91074 | 6 98567 91074 2 |
| H.E.R.O.E.S. Vehicle Play Set (three styles: military, police and fire rescue) | 85939 | 6 98567 85939 3 |
Sold at: AAFES stores worldwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for between $5 and $15.
Manufactured in: Hong Kong
Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and return the product to the nearest AAFES store for full refund.
Consumer Contact: For additional information, call AAFES at (800) 866-3605 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.aafes.com
