Pacific Science Supplies Magnets recall: Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Pacific Science Supplies Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Why was Pacific Science Supplies Magnets recalled?
The paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled magnets and contact the firm to receive a free replacement. Contact: For additional information, contact Pacific Science Supplies Inc. at (800) 530-1500 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pacsciusa.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
- U-shaped Magnets, Bar Magnets, Magnet Sets and Magnet Needle Sets
- Company
- Pacific Science Supplies Inc., of Bensenville, Ill.
- Quantity
- About 40,000
- Sold at
- Distributors nationwide, which sell to educational institutions, including colleges, high schools and middle schools. A small number were sold through educational stores nationwide from April 2000 through February 2008 for about $9.
- Recall date
- July 24, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
Magnets included in the recall: - "Large" and "Small" U-shaped Magnets: These magnets are in the shape of a "U" or horseshoe. One half of each magnet is painted red and is imprinted with the letter "N"; the other half is painted blue, and is imprinted with the letter "S". - "Large" and "Miniature" Bar Magnets: These magnets are in the shape of a bar. The magnets are painted half red and half white. The red half is imprinted with the letter "N" and the white half is imprinted with the letter "S". - Magnet Sets: This set contains a small u-shaped magnet, two small bar magnets, and two small compasses. All magnets are painted half red and half white. The red half is imprinted with the letter "N" and the white half is imprinted with the letter "S". The package is labeled "Magnets & Compasses." - Magnet Needle Sets: This set contains 10 sets of small cone-shape bases and elongated-diamond-shaped magnets, which can be fastened into the bases. The magnets are painted half red and half white.