Boy Scouts Neckerchief Slide Recall: Lead Hazard
Boy Scouts of America recalls neckerchief slides due to lead content. Stop using immediately and return for a free replacement.
Stop using this now
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.
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What happened, in plain English
Boy Scouts of America is recalling brass neckerchief slides because the colored enamel contains lead levels that exceed federal safety limits. Lead is toxic if ingested, posing a health risk especially to young children. Consumers are instructed to stop using the items and return them for a free replacement. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/3500-boy-scouts-neckerchief-slide-recall-lead-hazard.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/3500-boy-scouts-neckerchief-slide-recall-lead-hazard · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: CPSC #8408
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“Boy Scouts Neckerchief Slide Recall: Lead Hazard.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/3500-boy-scouts-neckerchief-slide-recall-lead-hazard. Based on CPSC recall #8408 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Boy-Scouts-of-America-Recalls-Neckerchief-Slides-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban).
Why it’s dangerous
The colored enamel on the brass neckerchief slides contains excessive levels of lead. If ingested by young children, lead can cause adverse health issues and is toxic.
Who’s affected
Parents and guardians who purchased neckerchief slides from Boy Scouts of America retail stores, authorized distributors, or online at www.scoutshop.org between February 2018 and August 2018. Young children are at the highest risk due to potential ingestion of lead.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for a white label on the back of the slide that says "Made in China" and lists one of these P.O. numbers: 200228276, 20023175, 200233281, or 200236630. The slides come in four styles: red wolf, green bear, orange lion, and blue Webelos.
- Brand
Boy Scouts of America- Product
Neckerchief slides- Category
Consumer product
What to do — step by step
Stop using the slides
Immediately take the neckerchief slides away from children to prevent ingestion of lead.
Return for replacement
Take the item to any Boy Scouts of America retail store or distributor, or contact them online, to receive a free replacement neckerchief slide with shipping included.
What CPSC says 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.
Where it went
Where it was sold
Sold nationwide.
CPSC “Sold at”: “Boy Scouts of America retail stores and authorized distributors nationwide and online at www.scoutshop.org from February 2018 through August 2018 for about $6.”
Sold nationwide.
Questions people ask
How do I contact the company for more information?
You can call Boy Scouts of America at 800-323-0736 (8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday), email customerservice@scoutshop.org, or visit www.scoutshop.org and click the Product Recall link.
Contact Boy Scouts of America
We’ve drafted a message you can send Boy Scouts of America to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 8408 — Boy Scouts of America Boy Scouts Neckerchief Slide Recall: Lead Hazard Hello, I own a Boy Scouts Neckerchief Slide Recall: Lead Hazard that is covered by recall 8408 from Boy Scouts of America. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: CPSC Recall #8408 (September 26, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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