Boy Scouts of America Recalls Neckerchief Slides Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-09-26). Hazards: ingestion, chemical, lead, non compliance. About 110,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18239 |
| Published | 2018-09-26 |
| Last updated | 2018-09-26 |
| Products | Neckerchief slides |
| Firm named in the title | Boy Scouts of America |
| Firms | Strategic Orient Sourcing, of China (manufacturer); Boy Scouts of America, of Charlotte, N.C. (importer); Boy Scouts of America, of Charlotte, N.C. (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 110,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, chemical, lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Boy Scouts of America retail stores and authorized distributors nationwide and online at www.scoutshop.org from February 2018 through August 2018 for about $6. |
Description
This recall involves Boy Scouts of America's neckerchief slides. The brass neckerchief slides were sold in four styles: red wolf, green bear, orange lion and blue Webelos. "Made in China" and P.O. number 200228276, 20023175, 200233281 or 200236630 are printed on a white label attached to the back of the neckerchief slide.
Hazard
The colored enamel on the neckerchief slides contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled neckerchief slides, take them away from children and return them to any Boy Scouts of America retail store or distributor for a free replacement neckerchief slide, including shipping.
Incidents and injuries
None reported
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