Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Activity Pins Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Content Ban

Recall number

20144

Title

Boy Scouts of America Recalls Cub Scout Activity Pins Due to Violation of the Federal Lead Content Ban

Recall date

2020-07-01T00:00:00

Manufacturers

[]

Made in

[{"Country":"China"}]

Importers

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Symbol Arts LLC, of Ogden, Utah"}]

Distributors

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"Boy Scouts of America, of Charlotte, N.C."}]

Sold at

[{"CompanyID":"","Name":"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."}]

Products

[{"CategoryID":"","Description":"","Model":"","Name":"Cub Scout activity pins","NumberOfUnits":"About 78,000","Type":""}]

UPCs

[]

Hazards

[{"HazardType":"","HazardTypeID":"","Name":"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."}]

Remedies

[{"Name":"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."}]

Injuries reported

[{"Name":"None reported"}]

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.

Notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Boy-Scouts-of-America-Recalls-Cub-Scout-Activity-Pins-Due-to-Violation-of-the-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban

Last published

2020-07-01T00:00:00

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CPSC Consumer Product Recalls (U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission), pages.json, sha256 1b022dde64a0, published 2026-09-24

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