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Pacific Science Supplies Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionJul 24, 2008
Recalled U-shaped Magnet
Recalled U-shaped Magnet
Recalled Bar Magnets
Recalled Bar Magnets
Recalled Magnet Set
Recalled Magnet Set
Recalled Magnet Needle Set
Recalled Magnet Needle Set

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

Hazard

The paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled magnets and contact the firm to receive a free replacement.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

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.

Sold on

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.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Pacific Science Supplies Inc. at (800) 530-1500 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pacsciusa.com

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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