CPSCGeneral Alert
Boy Scouts of America Recalls Neckerchief Slides Due to Violation of Federal Lea...
Published: September 26, 2018Recall ID: 18239Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / 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.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Neckerchief slides
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Boy-Scouts-of-America-Recalls-Neckerchief-Slides-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban |
| Title | Boy Scouts of America Recalls Neckerchief Slides Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Red wolf neckerchief slide.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | Red wolf neckerchief slide |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Green bear neckerchief slide.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Green bear neckerchief slide |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Orange lion neckerchief slide.jpg |
| Images › 3 › Caption | Orange lion neckerchief slide |
| Images › 4 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Blue Webelos neckerchief slide.jpg |
| Images › 4 › Caption | Blue Webelos neckerchief slide |
| Images › 5 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Location of the P.O. number.jpg |
| Images › 5 › Caption | Location of the P.O. number |
| Hazards › Name | 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. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported |
| Products › Name | Neckerchief slides |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 110,000 |
| Recall I D | 8408 |
| Remedies › Name | 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. |
| Importers › Name | Boy Scouts of America, of Charlotte, N.C. |
| Retailers › Name | 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. |
| Recall Date | 2018-09-26T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Distributors › Name | Boy Scouts of America, of Charlotte, N.C. |
| Recall Number | 18239 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Strategic Orient Sourcing, of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | Boy Scouts of America at 800-323-0736 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at customerservice@scoutshop.org, or online at www.scoutshop.org and click on the Product Recall link at the bottom of the page for more information. |
| Last Publish Date | 2018-09-26T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |