AAFES · Recalled
AAFES Expands Recall of "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets Due to Lead Poisoning Hazard
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.
- Units
- About 13,000 (This recall was first announced in May 2007)
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $5–$15
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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
The file
- Sold at
- AAFES stores worldwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for between $5 and $15.
- Product type
- Toy Play Sets/Activity Sets
- Made in
- Hong Kong
- Recalled by
- AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), of Dallas, Texas, Toy Century Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and return the product to the nearest AAFES store for full refund.
For additional information, call AAFES at (800) 866-3605 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.aafes.com
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUL 18 2007; last revised MAR 04 2015.
