Kahoot Products Cub Scouts Totem Badges

Description: 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 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 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. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. 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 [Learn More]