Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to: Lead
Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Why was Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to recalled?
Surface paints on the magnets contain 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 recalled magnets away from children and contact Home Science Tools to receive replacement magnets. Contact: For additional information, contact Home Science Tools at (800) 860-6272 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hometrainingtools.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
- Alnico Bar Magnets
- Company
- Home Science Tools, of Billings, Mont.
- Quantity
- About 400
- Sold at
- Web retailers and by mail order between May 2008 and September 2008 for about $6.
- Recall date
- October 14, 2008
- Incidents / injuries
- None reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Alnico 3-inch long bar magnets. The magnets are painted red and blue, and were originally packaged as a pair or as a component of a science kit. The magnets were sold as item number MG-BAR3AL.