CPSCOctober 9, 2007

Kahoot Products Inc. Cub Scouts Totem Badges recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Kahoot Products Inc. Recalls Cub Scouts Totem Badges Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Why was Kahoot Products Inc. Cub Scouts Totem Badges recalled?

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

What should I do if I have this product?

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. Contact: For additional information, contact Kahoot at (888) 800-4717, or visit the firm's Web site at www.kahoot.com

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Cub Scouts Totem Badges
Company
Kahoot Products Inc., of Roswell, Ga.
Quantity
About 1.6 million
Sold at
Boy Scouts of America retail outlets nationwide from January 2000 through September 2007.
Recall date
October 9, 2007
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

The recalled Cub Scout Totem Badges measure 4½ inches x 3 inches with a square portion measuring 2¼ inches x 2¼ 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.

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