AAFES "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets recall: Lead Poisoning Hazard
AAFES Expands Recall of "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
Why was AAFES "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets recalled?
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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.
Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?
UPC: 498567000474, 698567859393, 698567910681, 698567910742
- Product
- Soldier Bear Toy Sets
- Company
- Toy Century Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong, AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), of Dallas, Texas
- Quantity
- About 13,000 (This recall was first announced in May 2007)
- Sold at
- AAFES stores worldwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for between $5 and $15.
- Recall date
- July 18, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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