Boy Scouts of America Recalls Neckerchief Slides Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban
CPSC recall 18239. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 18239 has the recall date 26 Sep 2018. The notice names the firm Strategic Orient Sourcing. The recall has about 110,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2018 has 7,200 units. This register puts the recall under 3 hazards. The first is Lead or chemical.
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More of the notice
The hazard and the remedy are at the top of the page. Each quotation is the text of CPSC.
| Incidents and injuries | None reported |
|---|---|
| Units | 110,000 |
| Remedy options | Replace |
| 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. |
| Product | Neckerchief slides, About 110,000 |
| 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. |
| Manufacturer | Strategic Orient Sourcing, of China |
| Importer | Boy Scouts of America |
| Distributor | Boy Scouts of America |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 110,000Median of 2018: 7,200
- CPSC recalls of 2018
- 258
- Recalls of 2018 with one of the same hazards
- 12%
- Recalls on the register that name Strategic Orient Sourcing
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 18239. https://recallregister.com/product/8408-boy-scouts-of-america-recalls-neckerchief-slides-due-to-violation-of-f/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- US government work, public domain
- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 18239 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 18239?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Replace
- How many units are in CPSC recall 18239?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 110,000