Pacific Science Supplies Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall 08345 · Jul 24, 2008 · Pacific Science Supplies
40,000
units affected
40,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 08345
- Date
- Jul 24, 2008
- Company
- Pacific Science Supplies
- Units affected
- 40,000
- Product
- U-shaped Magnets, Bar Magnets, Magnet Sets and Magnet Needle Sets
- Product type
- Magnets
- Hazard
- Poisoning
The product
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 can happen
The paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled magnets and contact the firm to receive a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled u-shaped magnets, bar magnets, magnet sets and magnet needle sets?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled magnets and contact the firm to receive a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The paint on the magnets can contain excess 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.