Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08344 · Jul 24, 2008 · Dowling Magnets
91,500
units affected
91,500
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08344
- Date
- Jul 24, 2008
- Company
- Dowling Magnets
- Units affected
- 91,500
- Product
- Classic Horseshoe Magnet
- Product type
- Magnets
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
This recall involves the Classic Horseshoe Magnets. The 6-inch tall horseshoe magnet has a red plastic coating on the "handle" end. Each "foot" of the magnet has an engraved "S" or and "N."
What can happen
The plastic coating on the magnets contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the classic horseshoe magnets away from children and contact Dowling Magnets to receive a free replacement horseshoe magnet.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Specialty retail stores and educational supply distributors nationwide from March 2003 through April 2008 for about $10.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled classic horseshoe magnet?
Consumers should immediately take the classic horseshoe magnets away from children and contact Dowling Magnets to receive a free replacement horseshoe magnet.
What is the hazard?
The plastic coating on the magnets contains 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.