Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2008-10-14). Hazards: ingestion, lead, non compliance. About 400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09011 |
| Published | 2008-10-14 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Science Kits |
| Products | Alnico Bar Magnets |
| Firm named in the title | Home Science Tools |
| Firms | Home Science Tools, of Billings, Mont. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 400 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion, lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Web retailers and by mail order between May 2008 and September 2008 for about $6. |
Description
This recall involves Alnico 3-inch long bar magnets. The magnets are painted red and blue, and were originally packaged as a pair or as a component of a science kit. The magnets were sold as item number MG-BAR3AL.
Hazard
Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnets away from children and contact Home Science Tools to receive replacement magnets.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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