Description: AAFES Recalls "Soldier Bear" Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 19, 2007 Release #08-141 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 866-3605 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 AAFES Recalls “Soldier Bear” Toys Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Soldier Bear Toys Units: About 11,400 Importer/Retailer: AAFES (Army & Air Force Exchange Service), of Dallas, TX Manufacturer: First Learning Company Ltd, of Hong Kong (wooden toys) Manufacturer: Toy World Group Co. Ltd. of Hong Kong (military vehicle toy play set) Hazard: The surface paint on the toys contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: 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 Sold at: AAFES stores worldwide from August 2006 through October 2007 for between $5 and $20. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled toys away from children and return them to the nearest AAFES store for a full refund. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact AAFES at (800) 866-3605 anytime, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.AAFES.com [Learn More]