CPSC2007-12-12
Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by United Scientific Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill.
Hazard
Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product.
Sold at
Independent distributors nationwide from March 1995 through September 2007 for about $1.
Affected count
About 153,000
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
India
Products
Horseshoe Magnets
Consumer 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 consumeraffairs@unitedsci.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Horseshoe-Magnets-Recalled-by-United-Scientific-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-StandardDon't want to check this manually?
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