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

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.

Date:

December 19 2007

Name of Products:

Soldier Bear Toys

Units:

About 11,400

Manufacturer:

Imported/Sold by AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), of Dallas, TX Manufactured byFirst Learning Company Ltd, of Hong Kong (wooden toys)

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 play set. The style number, UPC codes and “Soldier Bear” logo are printed on the toy’s packaging.
Wooden Pull-Along Learning Blocks Wagon: (alphabet blocks in a wooden wagon). Style number 6320 UPC: 834162002158
Time Teacher: (magnetic shapes & clock in pull cart). Style number: 6231 UPC: 834162002646
Wooden Riding Horse Style number 6349 UPC: 834162003698
Vehicle Playset: (blue military vehicle with action figures). Style number: 1007 UPC: 4895130810072

Product # / SKU:

Style number 6320 UPC: 834162002158
Style number: 6231 UPC: 834162002646
Style number 6349 UPC: 834162003698
Style number: 1007 UPC: 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:

AAFES
(800) 866-3605 anytime
www.AAFES.com