Cub Scouts Totem Badges
CPSC Recall #08-018 — October 8, 2007
Product
Cub Scouts Totem Badges
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Kahoot Products Inc., of Roswell, Ga., is voluntarily recalling about 1.6 million Cub Scouts Totem Badges. The surface paints on the badges contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. Name of Product: Cub Scouts Totem BadgesUnits: About 1.6 millionDistributor: Kahoot Products Inc., of Roswell, Ga.Hazard: The surface paints on the badges contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled Cub Scout Totem Badges measure 4 ½ inches x 3 inches with a square portion measuring 2 ¼ inches x 2 ¼ inches. The Boy Scout emblem is printed on the badge along with a wolf and bear. "PROGRESS TOWARD RANKS" is also printed on the badge.Sold at: Boy Scouts of America retail outlets nationwide from January 2000 through September 2007.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Parents should immediately remove the badges from clothing and keep the badges away from children. Contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement badge.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Kahoot at (888) 800-4717, or visit the firm's website at www.kahoot.com.
Hazard
The surface paints on the badges contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents / Injuries
None reported.
Remedy
Parents should immediately remove the badges from clothing and keep the badges away from children. Contact the firm for instructions on obtaining a free replacement badge.
Units Affected
About 1.6 million
Sold At
Boy Scouts of America retail outlets nationwide from January 2000 through September 2007.
Manufactured In
China