The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·20144·Announced 2020-07-01

Boy Scouts Recalls Cub Scout Activity Pins for Lead Content Violation

Boy Scouts of America is recalling Cub Scout activity pins because they contain lead levels exceeding 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 toxicity) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Boy Scouts of America is recalling approximately 78,000 Cub Scout outdoor activity pins due to a violation of the federal lead content ban. The recalled pins are rhomboid-shaped, silver with a gold animal paw painted on a blue background. The face and shaft of the pins contain levels of lead that exceed federal limits. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.

The pins were sold at 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. The pins were manufactured in China by Symbol Arts LLC, of Ogden, Utah, and distributed by Boy Scouts of America, of Charlotte, N.C.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately take the recalled pin away from children. To obtain a full refund, including shipping, or a merchandise credit, consumers should return the pin to any Boy Scouts of America retail store or contact Boy Scouts of America's National Distribution Center. 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 or visit www.scoutshop.org and click on “Product Recall” at the bottom of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Cub Scout activity pins
Manufacturer
Symbol Arts LLC, of Ogden, Utah
Category
Consumer Product — Jewelry / Pins
Hazard
Affected units
78,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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