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Product name Neckerchief slides
Description This recall involves Boy Scouts of Americas 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. 
Problem 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. 
Distribution Sold exclusively at Boy Scouts of America retail stores and authorized distributors nationwide and online at www.scoutshop.org for about $6. 
Company Boy Scouts of America 800-323-0736 from web site www.scoutshop.org 
Dates sold February 2018 through August 2018 
Date posted 09/27/2018 
Additional information For more information, visit the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission's news release at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2018/Boy-Scouts-of-America-Recalls-Neckerchief-Slides-Due-to-Violation-of-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban 
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