Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by United Scientific Due to: Lead
Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by United Scientific Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Why was Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by United Scientific Due to recalled?
Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product. 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 [email protected]
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Horseshoe Magnets
- Company
- United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 153,000
- Sold at
- Independent distributors nationwide from March 1995 through September 2007 for about $1.
- Recall date
- December 12, 2007
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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).