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Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

U.S. CPSCChemicalIngestionOct 14, 2008
Recalled Bar Magnets
Recalled Bar Magnets

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Hazard

Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnets away from children and contact Home Science Tools to receive replacement magnets.

Incidents & injuries

None reported.

Product description

This recall involves Alnico 3-inch long bar magnets. The magnets are painted red and blue, and were originally packaged as a pair or as a component of a science kit. The magnets were sold as item number MG-BAR3AL.

Sold on

Web retailers and by mail order between May 2008 and September 2008 for about $6.

Contact the company

For additional information, contact Home Science Tools at (800) 860-6272 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hometrainingtools.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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