The National Supply Group announces the recall of one of the items in the Cub Scout Immediate Recognition Kit.  A routine test of Boy Scouts of America products has shown that one component of the Cub Scout Immediate Recognition Kit, No. 01804, contains unacceptable amounts of lead.

The kit contains a decoration that is worn on a boy’s uniform shirt, not typically placed in the mouth, ingested, or in contact with the skin. No illness or injury related to product use has been reported to the BSA or the supplier, Kahoot Products Inc.

The BSA has directed its Scout shops and retailers to remove the product from their shelves immediately and return it.

The supplier, Kahoot, has called for a voluntary consumer recall of all kits and has urged those who have purchased the item, since the year 2000, to remove the recognition totem from their child’s possession until the details of the recall have been worked out with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

The BSA is posting this recall notice on its Web sites and will place consumer alerts in its member magazines. We appreciate the media’s cooperation in disseminating news of these actions.

The BSA’s highest priority is the safety of its youth members and their families. We apologize for any concern this matter has caused and will continue to do everything possible to help ensure the health and safety of all those who participate in our programs.

The Crossroads of America Council has taken additional steps over and above the National BSA Council's notice by doing the following:

• Allowing anyone to bring a Cub Scout Immediate Recognition Kit (Item No. 01804) into any one of the five local Council Service Centers for a full refund
• Informing everyone who comes into one of our offices or centers
• Distributing printed flyers announcing the recall at all upcoming events (Roundtables, Cub Scout Fun Day, etc)
• Sending this email to all registered Cub Scout Leaders which we have an email address for
• Placing an article in the next Council newsletter