The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·18239·Announced 2018-09-26

Boy Scouts of America Recalls Neckerchief Slides for Lead Content Violation

Boy Scouts of America is recalling approximately 110,000 neckerchief slides because the colored enamel contains lead levels that exceed federal safety limits.

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 exposure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Boy Scouts of America is recalling approximately 110,000 neckerchief slides due to a violation of the federal lead content ban. The brass neckerchief slides were sold in four styles: red wolf, green bear, orange lion, and blue Webelos. The colored enamel on these slides contains levels of lead that exceed federal limits. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

The recalled slides were manufactured in China by Strategic Orient Sourcing and imported by Boy Scouts of America of Charlotte, N.C. They were sold at 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. The slides are identified by a white label on the back printed with "Made in China" and P.O. number 200228276, 20023175, 200233281, or 200236630.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled neckerchief slides and take them away from children. They should return the slides to any Boy Scouts of America retail store or distributor for a free replacement neckerchief slide, including shipping. For more information, consumers can contact Boy Scouts of America at 800-323-0736 from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email [email protected], or visit www.scoutshop.org and click on the Product Recall link.

The recalled product

Product
Neckerchief slides
Manufacturer
Strategic Orient Sourcing, of China
Category
Consumer Product — Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
110,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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