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Product recall · CPSCOctober 14, 2008Highest risk
Bar Magnets
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What’s wrong
Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
The Recall Registry rates this highest risk — Lead exposure risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnets away from children and contact Home Science Tools to receive replacement magnets.
Who to contact: 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 400
- Recall date
- October 14, 2008
- Brand
- Home Science Tools, of Billings, Mont.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
MG-BAR3AL
Web retailers and by mail order between May 2008 and September 2008 for about $6.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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