Kahoot Products Inc. Recalls Cub Scouts Totem Badges Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalled October 9, 2007 · CPSC recall 08018 · Kahoot Products
Hazard
The surface paints on the badges contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 1.6 million
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
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 to do
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.
Contact
For additional information, contact Kahoot at (888) 800-4717, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kahoot.com
Product
Cub Scouts Totem Badges
Distributed by
Kahoot Products Inc., of Roswell, Ga.
Retailers
Boy Scouts of America retail outlets nationwide from January 2000 through September 2007.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →