Recall-Boy Scouts Badge for lead made in China.

The Boy Scouts of America announced on Thursday that a painted, plastic badge commonly worn by some of its youngest scouts is being voluntarily recalled after a test revealed high levels of lead in the paint.

As many as 1.6 million of the badges, which are made in China, may be affected by the recall. The plastic totem badge is given to Cub Scouts, who are usually between the ages of 7 and 8. The badge has a yellow and blue border, includes a picture of a bear and wolf and reads ``Progress Toward Ranks.''

http://www.sun-sentinel.com/business/custom/consumer/sfl-105recall,0,6007893.story

I belive this is going to be the start of many recalls on items made in China. Mark my words the holidays will be intresting!

Comments: 14

Susan K. Oct 6, 2007, 11:11am EDT

Come on!
This is getting ridiculous!!!

Do you think we can give Americans back their jobs?

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Connie C. Oct 6, 2007, 11:13am EDT

I am not even going to ask "What Next???" I am sure it is only going to get worse. This is sad and to think that this has been going on for years and the government did nothing about it. That really bothers me!

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Elaine A. Oct 6, 2007, 11:15am EDT

Susan it is ridiclous. I am not suprised , I think as the year goes on more will be recalled due to lead paint.

We need to give Americans back their jobs and start producing more, instead of importing so much.

Thanks for commeting!

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