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Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionJul 24, 2008
Recalled Horseshoe Magnet
Recalled Horseshoe Magnet

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

Hazard

The plastic coating on the magnets contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the classic horseshoe magnets away from children and contact Dowling Magnets to receive a free replacement horseshoe magnet.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

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."

Sold on

Specialty retail stores and educational supply distributors nationwide from March 2003 through April 2008 for about $10.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Dowling Magnets toll-free at (866) 623-3336 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dowlingmagnets.com. Consumers can also 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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