American Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08284 · May 22, 2008 · American Scientific
87,000
units affected
87,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08284
- Date
- May 22, 2008
- Company
- American Scientific
- Units affected
- 87,000
- Product
- Magnets
- Product type
- Magnets
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves horseshoe, rectangular bar and U-shaped magnets sold primarily to schools for use in science classes. The magnets have red and blue paint on the surface of the magnet. Item numbers included in the recall are: Item Number Description Sizes 3101 - 01, 02, 03, 33, 90 Bar-shaped Steel 75mm x 12mm x 5mm, 100mm x 12mm x 5mm, 150mm x 19mm x 7mm, 200mm, 150mm X 15mm X 10mm 3102-01, 02, 03, 04 Horseshoe-shaped Steel 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 150mm 3106-04, 06 Pair of Bar-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt 100mm X 10mm X 7mm, 150mm X 19mm X 7mm 3108-01 Horseshoe-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt 3126-06 Pair of Economy, Bar-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt AR-110 U-shaped 3.5 inches N38 (3126-07) Bar-shaped 37mm 3111 - 00, 01 Ring-shaped 3116 - 00 Set of three, Ring-shaped 7221 - 40 U-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt 2" x 2" 7221 - 60 Pair of Horseshoe-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt The item numbers are located on the product's packaging.
What can happen
Surface paint on the magnets can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact American Scientific to receive a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Independent distributors nationwide from October 2006 through February 2008 for between $1 and $4.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled magnets?
Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact American Scientific to receive a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the magnets can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.