Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalled October 14, 2008 · CPSC recall 09011 · Bar
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.
Units
About 400
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
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.
What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnets away from children and contact Home Science Tools to receive replacement magnets.
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
Product
Alnico Bar Magnets
Manufacturer(s)
Home Science Tools, of Billings, Mont.
Retailers
Web retailers and by mail order between May 2008 and September 2008 for about $6.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →