Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 09011 · Oct 14, 2008 · Home Science Tools
400
units affected
400
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09011
- Date
- Oct 14, 2008
- Company
- Home Science Tools
- Units affected
- 400
- Product
- Alnico Bar Magnets
- Product type
- Science Kits
- Hazard
- Poisoning
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.
What can happen
Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnets away from children and contact Home Science Tools to receive replacement magnets.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Web retailers and by mail order between May 2008 and September 2008 for about $6.
Related pages
Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled alnico bar magnets?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnets away from children and contact Home Science Tools to receive replacement magnets.
What is the hazard?
Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates 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.