Army & Air Force Exchange Service Recalls 'Soldier Bear' Toy Set Due to Lead

Published May 24, 2007
By Judd Anstey
AAFES

DALLAS, TEXAS -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, announced May 22, a voluntary recall of the Soldier Bear brand Invincible Transport Converters, Style #88931 activity play toy. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately.

Name of product: "Soldier Bear" Brand- Invincibles Transport Converters.

Units: Approximately 2948 of which only 758 were sold. Ellsworth's main exchange did carry this toy.

Importer/Retailer: AAFES, Dallas, TX.

Manufacturer: Toy Century Industrial Co. Ltd. Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Hazard: Surface paints on toy action figures 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 Soldier Bear Brand Invincibles Transport Converters. The model included in this recall is: 88931, UPC # 6 98567 88931 4 CRC #: 1419301. Retail package has a Soldier Bear logo on the front and back. The back of the action figures are marked with letters "TC-ST."

Sold at: AAFES stores worldwide from August 2006 through April 2007 for about $19.95.

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, contact AAFES at (800) 866-3605 or visit www.aafes.com or visit the Ellsworth Main Exchange.