CPSC recall · Reported September 26, 2018
Boy Scouts of America Recalls Neckerchief Slides Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
The colored enamel on the neckerchief slides contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse he…
Strategic Orient Sourcing, of China recalled This recall involves Boy Scouts of America's neckerchief slides. The brass neckerchief sl….
Boy Scouts of America Recalls Neckerchief Slides Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content… was recalled by Strategic Orient Sourcing, of China in September 26, 2018. Reason: The colored enamel on the neckerchief slides contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled neckerchief slides, take them away f…. Verify recall #18239 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Strategic Orient Sourcing, of China issued this CPSC recall-The colored enamel on the neckerchief slides contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban….
- None
- agency class
- September 26, 2018
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18239 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
The colored enamel on the neckerchief slides contains levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Remedy, what to do
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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 18239 |
| Date reported | September 26, 2018 |
| Date initiated | September 26, 2018 |
| Recalling firm | Strategic Orient Sourcing, of China |
| Affected scope | About 110,000 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled neckerchief slides, take them away from children and return them to any Boy …
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- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
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