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Pacific Science Supplies Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recalled July 24, 2008 · CPSC recall 08345 · Pacific Science Supplies

Recalled U-shaped MagnetRecalled Bar MagnetsRecalled Magnet SetRecalled Magnet Needle Set
Hazard
The paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled magnets and contact the firm to receive a free replacement.
Units
About 40,000
Incidents / injuries
None reported.

Description

Magnets included in the recall: - "Large" and "Small" U-shaped Magnets: These magnets are in the shape of a "U" or horseshoe. One half of each magnet is painted red and is imprinted with the letter "N"; the other half is painted blue, and is imprinted with the letter "S". - "Large" and "Miniature" Bar Magnets: These magnets are in the shape of a bar. The magnets are painted half red and half white. The red half is imprinted with the letter "N" and the white half is imprinted with the letter "S". - Magnet Sets: This set contains a small u-shaped magnet, two small bar magnets, and two small compasses. All magnets are painted half red and half white. The red half is imprinted with the letter "N" and the white half is imprinted with the letter "S". The package is labeled "Magnets & Compasses." - Magnet Needle Sets: This set contains 10 sets of small cone-shape bases and elongated-diamond-shaped magnets, which can be fastened into the bases. The magnets are painted half red and half white.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled magnets and contact the firm to receive a free replacement.

Contact

For additional information, contact Pacific Science Supplies Inc. at (800) 530-1500 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pacsciusa.com

Product
U-shaped Magnets, Bar Magnets, Magnet Sets and Magnet Needle Sets
Imported by
Pacific Science Supplies Inc., of Bensenville, Ill.
Retailers
Distributors nationwide, which sell to educational institutions, including colleges, high schools and middle schools. A small number were sold through educational stores nationwide from April 2000 through February 2008 for about $9.
Made in
China

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

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