CPSC2008-10-14
Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Home Science Tools, of Billings, Mont.
Hazard
Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnets away from children and contact Home Science Tools to receive replacement magnets.
Sold at
Web retailers and by mail order between May 2008 and September 2008 for about $6.
Affected count
About 400
Injuries reported
None reported.
Manufactured in
China
Products
Alnico Bar Magnets
Consumer 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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Bar-Magnets-Recalled-by-Home-Science-Tools-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-StandardDon't want to check this manually?
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