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

Soldier Bear Brand Toy Sets

Date of Recall

2007-07-18

CPSC Release Number

07-239

Manufactured In

Hong Kong

Company Phone Number

(800) 866-3605

Units

About 13,000 (about 3,000 Invincibles Transport Converter Toy Sets were recalled on May 23, 2007)

Manufacturer

Toy Century Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong

Importer

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

Sold By

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

Problem/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.

Injuries/Incidents

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

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

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