Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Activity Pins Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Content Ban
CPSC recall 20144. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
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, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 20144 has the recall date 1 Jul 2020. The notice names the firm Symbol Arts. The recall has about 78,000 units. The median CPSC recall of 2020 has 6,100 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 | 78,000 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| 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. |
| Product | Cub Scout activity pins, About 78,000 |
| Sold at | Boy Scouts of America retail stores and authorized distributors nationwide and online at www.scoutshop.org from April 2016 through January 2020 for about $1. |
| Importer | Symbol Arts LLC |
| Distributor | Boy Scouts of America |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 78,000Median of 2020: 6,100
- CPSC recalls of 2020
- 257
- Recalls of 2020 with one of the same hazards
- 26%
- Recalls on the register that name Symbol Arts
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 20144. https://recallregister.com/product/8843-boy-scouts-of-america-recalls-cub-scout-activity-pins-due-to-violation/. 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 20144 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 April 2016 through January 2020 for about $1.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 20144?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 20144?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 78,000