Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by United Scientific Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-12-12). Hazards: ingestion, lead, non compliance. About 153,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08128 |
| Published | 2007-12-12 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Magnets |
| Products | Horseshoe Magnets |
| Firm named in the title | United Scientific |
| Firms | United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | India |
| Units (US) | 153,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Independent distributors nationwide from March 1995 through September 2007 for about $1. |
Description
This recall involves horseshoe-shaped magnets sold in five sizes. The horseshoes have red paint on the surface of the magnet. Product numbers included in the recall are: SHM020 (two-inch), SHM030 (three-inch), SHM040 (four-inch), SHM050 (five-inch), and SHM060 (six-inch).
Hazard
Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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