AAFES Expands Recall of “Soldier Bear” Toy Sets from Toy Century

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  • By AAFES Europe Region Communications
  • Army & Air Force Exchange Service
MAINS KASTEL, Germany --  The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, is recalling additional Soldier Bear Toy Sets manufactured by Toy Century as listed below due to high levels of lead in the surface paints used on the toy action figures and animals. Consumers should stop using the recalled products immediately

Name of Product: Soldier Bear Brand Toy Sets

Units: About 13,000 (about 3,000 Invincibles Transport Converter Toy Sets were recalled on May 23, 2007)

Importer/Retailer: AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), of Dallas, Texas

Manufacturer: Toy Century Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong

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.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

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 H.E.R.O.E.S. Dino Mega Cruiser
Style Code 00047
UPC # 4 98567 00047 4 

Toy Set Dinosaur Adventure Set (two styles)
Style Code 91068 and 91074
UPC # 6 98567 91068 1, and 6 98567 91074 2 

Toy Set Wild Animal Adventure Set
Style Code 91074
UPC # 6 98567 91074 2 

Toy Set H.E.R.O.E.S. Vehicle Play Set (three styles: military, police and fire rescue)
Style Code 85939
UPC # 6 98567 85939 3


Sold at: AAFES stores worldwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for between $5 and $15.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and return the product to the nearest AAFES store for full refund.

Consumer Contact: For additional information, call AAFES at (800) 866-3605 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.aafes.com