Boy Scouts of America Recalls Neckerchief Slides Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
Red wolf neckerchief slide
Neckerchief slides
Recall Date: September 26th, 2018 Units: About 110,000 Hazards:
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. Remedies:
Replace
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.
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.
Images:
Red wolf neckerchief slide
Green bear neckerchief slide
Orange lion neckerchief slide
Blue Webelos neckerchief slide
Location of the P.O. number
Consumer 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.
Injuries:
None reported
Manufacturers:
Strategic Orient Sourcing, of China
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.