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

NEWS from CPSC

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission

Office of Information and Public Affairs

Washington, DC 20207

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 9, 2007
Release #08-018

Firm’s Recall Hotline: (888) 800-4717
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
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Kahoot Products Inc. Recalls Cub Scouts Totem Badges Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: Cub Scouts Totem Badges

Units: About 1.6 million

Distributor: Kahoot Products Inc., of Roswell, Ga.

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

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

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.

Sold at: Boy Scouts of America retail outlets nationwide from January 2000 through September 2007.

Manufactured in: China

Remedy: 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.

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