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Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by United Scientific Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionDec 12, 2007
Recalled Horseshoe Magnets
Recalled Horseshoe Magnets

Photos from the official notice: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission · image rights

Hazard

Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

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).

Sold on

Independent distributors nationwide from March 1995 through September 2007 for about $1.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact United Scientific toll-free at (888) 284-8570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at [email protected]

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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