December 19, 2007
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) is recalling about 11,000 'Soldier Bear' toys. The surface paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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 (aphabet 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 |
The toys were sold at AAFES stores worldwide from August 2006 through October 2007 for between $5 and $20. They were made in China.
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
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
