Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to: Lead
Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Why was Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to recalled?
The plastic coating on the magnets contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take the classic horseshoe magnets away from children and contact Dowling Magnets to receive a free replacement horseshoe magnet. Contact: For additional information, contact Dowling Magnets toll-free at (866) 623-3336 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dowlingmagnets.com. Consumers can also 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
- Classic Horseshoe Magnet
- Company
- Dowling Magnets, of Sonoma, Calif.
- Quantity
- About 91,500
- Sold at
- Specialty retail stores and educational supply distributors nationwide from March 2003 through April 2008 for about $10.
- Recall date
- July 24, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves the Classic Horseshoe Magnets. The 6-inch tall horseshoe magnet has a red plastic coating on the "handle" end. Each "foot" of the magnet has an engraved "S" or and "N."