Army & Air Force Exchange Service recalls “Soldier Bear” toy sets due to lead content Published July 24, 2007 By Judd Anstey AAFES Media DALLAS -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, announced July 20 a voluntary recall of various Soldier Bear Toy Sets with action figures and animals. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately. Name of product: "Soldier Bear" Brand- Toy Sets (styles listed below). Units: Approximately 13,200 of which 8,381 were sold. Importer: Army & Air Force Exchange Service (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/Injury: None reported. Description: Soldier Bear brand toy sets with various action figures, dinosaurs, animals and vehicles. The style number, Universal Product Code and Soldier Bear logo are printed on the products packaging. 1. Heroes- Dino Mega Cruiser Style # 00047, UPC # 4 98567 00047 4 2. Dinosaur Adventure Set Style # 91068, UPC # 6 98567 91068 1 3. Wild Animal Adventure Set (1 of 2 assortments) Style # 91074, UPC # 6 98567 91074 2 Dinosaur Adventure Set (2 of 2 assortments) Style # 91074, UPC # 6 98567 91074 2 4. Heroes Vehicle Play Set Style # 85939, UPC # 6 98567 85939 3 (Three styles: Military, Police and Fire Rescue) Retail packages have a Soldier Bear logo on the front and back. Sets include Military Action figures, Dinosaurs and Wild Animal figures. Testing on action figures and animals has confirmed surface coated paints. Sold At: AAFES stores between August 2005 and April 2007. 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.