Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by United Scientific Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recalled December 12, 2007 · CPSC recall 08128 · Horseshoe

Hazard

Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product.

Units

About 153,000

Incidents / injuries

None reported.

Description

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).

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product.

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 [email protected]

Product

Horseshoe Magnets

Imported by

United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill.

Retailers

Independent distributors nationwide from March 1995 through September 2007 for about $1.

Made in

India

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →