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Fall / CollapseSeptember 26, 2018CPSC #18239

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

Product
Other Products
Units affected
110,000
Remedy
replacement

What was recalled

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.

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.

Injuries

None reported

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • 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.

Photos

Red wolf neckerchief slideGreen bear neckerchief slideOrange lion neckerchief slideBlue Webelos neckerchief slide
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