The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08018·Announced 2007-10-09

Cub Scouts Totem Badges Recalled for Excessive Lead Paint Levels

Kahoot Products Inc. is recalling about 1.6 million Cub Scouts Totem Badges because the surface paint contains excessive levels of lead, violating federal standards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead paint violation) where no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Kahoot Products Inc. is recalling approximately 1.6 million Cub Scouts Totem Badges. The badges measure 4½ inches by 3 inches and feature the Boy Scout emblem, a wolf, and a bear, with the text "PROGRESS TOWARD RANKS" printed on them. The recall is due to the surface paints containing excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

The badges were sold at Boy Scouts of America retail outlets nationwide from January 2000 through September 2007. The products were manufactured in China and distributed by Kahoot Products Inc. of Roswell, Ga. No injuries have been reported in connection with these badges.

Parents should immediately remove the badges from clothing and keep them away from children. Consumers can contact Kahoot at (888) 800-4717 or visit www.kahoot.com for instructions on obtaining a free replacement badge.

The recalled product

Product
Cub Scouts Totem Badges
Category
Consumer Product — Toys & Games
Hazard

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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