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AAFES "Soldier Bear" Toys
The notice asks people to return it — see below for how.
What’s wrong
The surface paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to the nearest AAFES store for a full refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact AAFES at (800) 866-3605 anytime, or visit the firm's Web site at www.AAFES.com
The product
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
Details
- Units affected
- About 11,400
- Recall date
- December 19, 2007
- Brand
- 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
- Injuries reported
- None reported
AAFES stores worldwide from August 2006 through October 2007 for between $5 and $20.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “AAFES Recalls "Soldier Bear" Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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