Boy Scouts of America Recalls Neckerchief Slides Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
Recall 18239 · Sep 26, 2018 · Boy Scouts of America
110,000
units affected
110,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 18239
- Date
- Sep 26, 2018
- Company
- Boy Scouts of America
- Units affected
- 110,000
- Product
- Neckerchief slides
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled neckerchief slides?
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.
What is the 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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.