Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Activity Pins Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Content Ban
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 20-144 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- July 1, 2020
- Brand
- Boy Scouts
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Cub Scout activity pins
- Hazard
- Violation of the Federal Lead Content Ban
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestionPoisoning and toxic substances
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 78,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- July 1, 2020
What was recalled
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.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Cub Scout activity pins · About 78,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
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 April 2016 through January 2020 for about $1.; Symbol Arts LLC, of Ogden, Utah; 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 or online at www.scoutshop.org and click on “Product Recall” 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 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Cub Scout activity pins (About 78,000 units). This recall involves Boy Scouts of America's Cub Scout outdoor activity pins.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of the Federal Lead Content Ban.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on July 1, 2020. 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.