American Scientific Magnets recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard
American Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Why was American Scientific Magnets recalled?
Surface paint on the magnets can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact American Scientific to receive a free replacement. Contact: For additional information, contact American Scientific toll-free at (866) 518-1665 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at [email protected], or visit the firm's Web site at www.american-scientific.com
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
- Magnets
- Company
- American Scientific LLC, of Columbus, Ohio
- Quantity
- About 87,000
- Sold at
- Independent distributors nationwide from October 2006 through February 2008 for between $1 and $4.
- Recall date
- May 22, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves horseshoe, rectangular bar and U-shaped magnets sold primarily to schools for use in science classes. The magnets have red and blue paint on the surface of the magnet. Item numbers included in the recall are: Item Number Description Sizes 3101 - 01, 02, 03, 33, 90 Bar-shaped Steel 75mm x 12mm x 5mm, 100mm x 12mm x 5mm, 150mm x 19mm x 7mm, 200mm, 150mm X 15mm X 10mm 3102-01, 02, 03, 04 Horseshoe-shaped Steel 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 150mm 3106-04, 06 Pair of Bar-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt 100mm X 10mm X 7mm, 150mm X 19mm X 7mm 3108-01 Horseshoe-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt 3126-06 Pair of Economy, Bar-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt AR-110 U-shaped 3.5 inches N38 (3126-07) Bar-shaped 37mm 3111 - 00, 01 Ring-shaped 3116 - 00 Set of three, Ring-shaped 7221 - 40 U-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt 2" x 2" 7221 - 60 Pair of Horseshoe-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt The item numbers are located on the product's packaging.