AAFES Recalls Soldier Bear Toys for Lead Paint Violation

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES) are recalling specific "Soldier Bear" toys due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The recall includes four items: a Wooden Pull-Along Learning Blocks Wagon, a Time Teacher, a Wooden Riding Horse, and a Vehicle Playset. The wooden toys were manufactured by First Learning Company Ltd. of Hong Kong, and the military vehicle toy playset was manufactured by Toy World Group Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong.

The hazard is that the surface paint on these toys contains excessive levels of lead. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. The toys were sold at AAFES stores worldwide from August 2006 through October 2007 for between $5 and $20. Approximately 11,400 units are involved in this recall.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to the nearest AAFES store for a full refund. For additional information, consumers can contact AAFES at (800) 866-3605 or visit www.AAFES.com.

The recalled product

Product

Soldier Bear Toys

Manufacturer

First Learning Company Ltd, of Hong Kong (wooden toys)

Category

Consumer Product — Toys

Hazard

• lead-paint

Affected units

11,400

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