American Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-05-22). Hazards: ingestion, lead, non compliance. About 87,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08284 |
| Published | 2008-05-22 |
| Last updated | 2015-03-10 |
| Product category | Magnets |
| Products | Magnets |
| Firm named in the title | American Scientific |
| Firms | American Scientific LLC, of Columbus, Ohio (importer) |
| Manufactured in | India |
| Units (US) | 87,000 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | Independent distributors nationwide from October 2006 through February 2008 for between $1 and $4. |
Description
This recall involves horseshoe, rectangular bar and U-shaped magnets sold primarily to schools for use in science classes. The magnets have red and blue paint on the surface of the magnet. Item numbers included in the recall are: Item Number Description Sizes 3101 - 01, 02, 03, 33, 90 Bar-shaped Steel 75mm x 12mm x 5mm, 100mm x 12mm x 5mm, 150mm x 19mm x 7mm, 200mm, 150mm X 15mm X 10mm 3102-01, 02, 03, 04 Horseshoe-shaped Steel 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 150mm 3106-04, 06 Pair of Bar-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt 100mm X 10mm X 7mm, 150mm X 19mm X 7mm 3108-01 Horseshoe-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt 3126-06 Pair of Economy, Bar-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt AR-110 U-shaped 3.5 inches N38 (3126-07) Bar-shaped 37mm 3111 - 00, 01 Ring-shaped 3116 - 00 Set of three, Ring-shaped 7221 - 40 U-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt 2" x 2" 7221 - 60 Pair of Horseshoe-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt The item numbers are located on the product's packaging.
Hazard
Surface paint on the magnets can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact American Scientific to receive a free replacement.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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