Kahoot Products Inc. Recalls Cub Scouts Totem Badges Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08018 · Oct 9, 2007 · Kahoot Products Inc.
1,600,000
units affected
1,600,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08018
- Date
- Oct 9, 2007
- Company
- Kahoot Products Inc.
- Units affected
- 1,600,000
- Product
- Cub Scouts Totem Badges
- Product type
- Badges
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
The recalled Cub Scout Totem Badges measure 4½ inches x 3 inches with a square portion measuring 2¼ inches x 2¼ inches. The Boy Scout emblem is printed on the badge along with a wolf and bear. "PROGRESS TOWARD RANKS" is also printed on the badge.
What can happen
The surface paints on the badges contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Parents should immediately remove the badges from clothing and keep the badges away from children. Contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement badge.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Boy Scouts of America retail outlets nationwide from January 2000 through September 2007.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled cub scouts totem badges?
Parents should immediately remove the badges from clothing and keep the badges away from children. Contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement badge.
What is the hazard?
The surface paints on the badges contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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.