Boy Scouts of America Recalls Neckerchief Slides Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 18-239 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 26, 2018
- Brand
- Boy Scouts
- Category
- Sports, bikes and outdoor
- Products
- Neckerchief slides
- Hazard
- Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
- Remedy
- Replace
- Units
- About 110,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- September 26, 2018
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Neckerchief slides · About 110,000 units
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Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Strategic Orient Sourcing, of China; Boy Scouts of America, of Charlotte, N.C..
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.
Recall history and context
Boy Scouts appears in 3 CPSC recalls on record. See all Boy Scouts recalls.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 451 recalls in the sports, bikes and outdoor category, 74 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Neckerchief slides (About 110,000 units). This recall involves Boy Scouts of America's neckerchief slides.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on September 26, 2018. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.