CPSC recall · Reported July 1, 2020
Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Activity Pins Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Content Ban
The pin's face and shaft contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
Boy Scouts of America, of Charlotte, N.c. recalled This recall involves Boy Scouts of America's Cub Scout outdoor activity pins. The rhomboi….
Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Activity Pins Due to Violation of the Federal Lea… was recalled by Boy Scouts of America, of Charlotte, N.c. in July 1, 2020. Reason: The pin's face and shaft contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if in…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled pin away from children and return the pin …. Verify recall #20144 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
Boy Scouts of America, of Charlotte, N.c. issued this CPSC recall-The pin's face and shaft contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if in….
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- agency class
- July 1, 2020
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20144 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 Cub Scout outdoor activity pins. The rhomboid-shaped pin is silver with a gold animal paw painted on a blue background.
Reason for recall
The pin's face and shaft contain 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 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 20144 |
| Date reported | July 1, 2020 |
| Date initiated | July 1, 2020 |
| Recalling firm | Boy Scouts of America, of Charlotte, N.c. |
| Affected scope | About 78,000 |
| 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 take the recalled pin away from children and return the pin to any Boy Scouts of America retail stor…
- Check the recall number (20144) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- 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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