Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by United Scientific Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08128 · Dec 12, 2007 · United Scientific
153,000
units affected
153,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08128
- Date
- Dec 12, 2007
- Company
- United Scientific
- Units affected
- 153,000
- Product
- Horseshoe Magnets
- Product type
- Magnets
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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 can happen
Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- Independent distributors nationwide from March 1995 through September 2007 for about $1.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled horseshoe magnets?
Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product.
What is the hazard?
Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.
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.