Wednesday, May 23, 2007

RECALL: Solider Toy Sets

The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is recalling about 3,000 "Soldier Bear" Toy Sets Due to a Lead Poisoning Hazard. The The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the service, today announced a voluntary recall the Invincibles Transport Converters Toy Sets. Surface paints on the toy action figures contain high levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. There have been no reported injuries. This recall involves toy sets with multiple action figures and vehicles. The model number (88931), Universal Product Code (6 9856788931 4) and Soldier Bear logo are printed on the product's packaging.The back of the action figures are marked with letters "TC-ST." The sets were sold at Army & Air Force Exchange Service stores worldwide from August 2006 through April 2007 for about $20.
Consumers should immediately take the toys away from children and return the product to the nearest AAFES store for full refund. For additional information, call AAFES at 800-866-3605 anytime or visit http://www.aafes.com/

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