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Product Recall Number: 08-128

Why was Horseshoe Magnets recalled?

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

Horseshoe Magnets
Here's product recall specific data for Horseshoe Magnets.

  • Product Recall Number: 08-128

  • Product Safety Warning Number:

  • Date: 2007-12-11

  • Product Safety Warning Date:

  • Name Of Product: Horseshoe Magnets

  • Description: WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill., is voluntarily recalling about 153,000 Horseshoe Magnets. Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.Name of Product: Horseshoe MagnetsUnits: About 153,000Importer: United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill.Hazard: Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.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 by: Independent distributors nationwide from March 1995 through September 2007 for about $1. Distributors sold the products to schools for use in science classes.Manufactured in: IndiaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product.Consumer Contact: 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 consumeraffairs@unitedsci.com.

  • Hazard Description: Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.

  • Consumer Action: None Listed

  • Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed

  • Remedy Type: Replace

  • Units: About 153,000

  • Incidents: None reported.

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

  • Sold At: Independent distributors nationwide from March 1995 through September 2007 for about $1. Distributors sold the products to schools for use in science classes.

  • Importers: United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill.

  • Manufacturers: None Listed

  • Distributors: None Listed

  • Manufactured In: India

  • Custom Label: None Listed

  • Custom Field: None Listed

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