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AAFES Recalls "Soldier Bear" Toys Due to Risk of Lead Exposure
 

December 20, 2007

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.

Name of Product: Soldier Bear Toys

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

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/6349/864162003698
         -Vehicle Playset (blue military vehicle with action figures/1007/4895130810072

Sold at: AAFES stores worldwide from August 2006 through October 2007 for between $5 and $20.

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: For additional information, contact AAFES at (800)866-3605 anytime or visit the firm's web site.

A picture of the recalled product is included for identification:

 

For more information on the hazard of lead, please visit our Healthy Environments Section.
 

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