Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC recall 09011 · announced October 14, 2008 · Home Science Tools · 400 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnets away from children and contact Home Science Tools to receive replacement magnets.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: Web retailers and by mail order between May 2008 and September 2008 for about $6.
Consumer contact: For additional information, contact Home Science Tools at (800) 860-6272 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hometrainingtools.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.