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Product Recall Number: 08-018

Why was Cub Scouts Totem Badges recalled?

The surface paints on the badges contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Cub Scouts Totem Badges
Here's product recall specific data for Cub Scouts Totem Badges.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-018

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-10-08

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of 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 Description: The surface paints on the badges contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 1.6 million

  • Incidents: 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.

  • Sold At: Boy Scouts of America retail outlets nationwide from January 2000 through September 2007.

  • Importers: None Listed

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: Kahoot Products Inc., of Roswell, Ga.

  • Manufactured In: China

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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