CPSCDecember 19, 2007

AAFES "Soldier Bear" Toys recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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

Why was AAFES "Soldier Bear" Toys recalled?

The surface paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to the nearest AAFES store for a full refund. Contact: For additional information, contact 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: 834162002158, 834162002646, 834162003698, 4895130810072

Product
Soldier Bear Toys
Company
First Learning Company Ltd, of Hong Kong (wooden toys), Toy World Group Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong (military vehicle toy play set), AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), of Dallas, TX
Quantity
About 11,400
Sold at
AAFES stores worldwide from August 2006 through October 2007 for between $5 and $20.
Recall date
December 19, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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 (alphabet 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

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