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Product Recall Number: 07-239

Why was Soldier Bear Brand Toy Sets recalled?

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.

Soldier Bear Brand Toy Sets
Here's product recall specific data for Soldier Bear Brand Toy Sets.

  • Product Recall Number: 07-239

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-07-17

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Soldier Bear Brand Toy Sets

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), of Dallas, Texas, is voluntarily recalling about 13,000 Soldier Bear Brand Toy Sets (about 3,000 Invincibles Transport Converter Toy Sets were recalled on May 23, 2007). 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.Name of Product: Soldier Bear Brand Toy SetsUnits: About 13,000 (This recall was first announced in May 2007)Importer/Retailer: AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), of Dallas, TexasManufacturer: Toy Century Industrial Ltd., of Hong KongHazard: 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 SetStyle CodeUPC #H.E.R.O.E.S. Dino Mega Cruiser000474 98567 00047 4Dinosaur Adventure Set (two styles)91068910746 98567 91068 16 98567 91074 2Wild Animal Adventure Set910746 98567 91074 2H.E.R.O.E.S. Vehicle Play Set (three styles: military, police and fire rescue)859396 98567 85939 3Sold at: AAFES stores worldwide from August 2005 through April 2007 for between $5 and $15.Manufactured in: Hong KongRemedy: 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 website at www.aafes.com.

  • Hazard Description: 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.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Refund

  • Units: About 13,000 (This recall was first announced in May 2007)

  • Incidents: None reported.

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

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

  • Importers: AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), of Dallas, Texas

  • Manufacturers: Toy Century Industrial Ltd., of Hong Kong

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: Hong Kong

  • Custom Label: Retailer:

  • Custom Field: AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), of Dallas, Texas