Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Activity Pins Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Content Ban
USBoy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Activity Pins Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Content Ban
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The pin's face and shaft contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves Boy Scouts of America's Cub Scout outdoor activity pins. The rhomboid-shaped pin is silver with a gold animal paw painted on a blue background.
Affected Products
Cub Scout activity pins
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Boy-Scouts-of-America-Recalls-Cub-Scout-Activity-Pins-Due-to-Violation-of-the-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban |
| Title | Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Activity Pins Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Content Ban |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/2020-07-01-11-11-59AM.png |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Cub Scout outdoor activity pin |
| Hazards › Name | The pin's face and shaft contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Cub Scout activity pins |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 78,000 |
| Recall I D | 8843 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled pin away from children and return the pin to any Boy Scouts of America retail store or contact Boy Scout of America's National Distribution Center for a full refund, including shipping, or for a merchandise credit. |
| Importers › Name | Symbol Arts LLC, of Ogden, Utah |
| Retailers › Name | Boy Scouts of America retail stores and authorized distributors nationwide and online at www.scoutshop.org from April 2016 through January 2020 for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2020-07-01T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves Boy Scouts of America's Cub Scout outdoor activity pins. The rhomboid-shaped pin is silver with a gold animal paw painted on a blue background. |
| Distributors › Name | Boy Scouts of America, of Charlotte, N.C. |
| Recall Number | 20144 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Refund |
| Consumer Contact | Boy Scouts of America at 800-323-0736 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.scoutshop.org and click on “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2020-07-01T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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