CPSC Recall in 2018: Boy Scouts of America Recalls Neckerchief Slides Due to Violation of Federal Lead Content Ban

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2018.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 18-239

Date: September 26, 2018

Product Name: Neckerchief slides

Recall 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.

Hazard Description:

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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 110,000

Incidents:

None reported

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.

Manufactured In:

China