AAFES Expands Recall of "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard

Recalled July 18, 2007 · CPSC recall 07239 · AAFES

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.

Remedy

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

Units

About 13,000 (This recall was first announced in May 2007)

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

What to do

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

Contact

For additional information, call AAFES at (800) 866-3605 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.aafes.com

Product

Soldier Bear Toy Sets

Manufacturer(s)

Toy Century Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong

Imported by

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

Retailers

AAFES stores worldwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for between $5 and $15.

Made in

Hong Kong

UPC

498567000474 · 698567859393 · 698567910681 · 698567910742

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →