Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by United Scientific Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 08128 · announced December 12, 2007 · United Scientific · 153,000 units affected
The product
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).
The hazard
Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Independent distributors nationwide from March 1995 through September 2007 for about $1.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact United Scientific toll-free at (888) 284-8570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at consumeraffairs@unitedsci.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.