Boy Scouts of America Recalls Neckerchief Slides Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban

Recalled September 26, 2018 · CPSC recall 18239 · Boy Scouts

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

Replace

Units

About 110,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported

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.

What to do

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.

Contact

Boy Scouts of America at 800-323-0736 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at [email protected], or online at www.scoutshop.org and click on the Product Recall link at the bottom of the page for more information.

Product

Neckerchief slides

Manufacturer(s)

Strategic Orient Sourcing, of China

Imported by

Boy Scouts of America, of Charlotte, N.C.

Distributed by

Boy Scouts of America, of Charlotte, N.C.

Retailers

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.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →