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Magnets Recalled Due to Lead Paint Standard

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July 24, 2008
Release #08-345		 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (800) 530-1500
CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

Pacific Science Supplies Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

Name of Product: U-shaped Magnets, Bar Magnets, Magnet Sets and Magnet Needle Sets

Units: About 40,000

Importer: Pacific Science Supplies Inc., of Bensenville, Ill

Hazard: The paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

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”.

    • Picture of Recalled U-shaped Magnet

  • “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”.

    • Picture of Recalled Bar Magnets

  • 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.”

    • Picture of Recalled Magnet Sets

  • 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.

    • Picture of Recalled Magnet Needle Sets

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    Horseshoe Magnets Lead Paint Standard

    Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
    July 24, 2008
    Release #08-344    		 Firm’s Recall Hotline: (866) 623-3336
    CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772
    CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908

    Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

    WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.

    Name of Product: Classic Horseshoe Magnet

    Units: About 91,500

    Manufacturer: Dowling Magnets, of Sonoma, Calif.

    Hazard: The plastic coating on the magnets contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

    Incidents/Injuries: None reported.

    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.”

    Sold at: Specialty retail stores and educational supply distributors nationwide from March 2003 through April 2008 for about $10.

    Manufactured in: China

    Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the classic horseshoe magnets away from children and contact Dowling Magnets to receive a free replacement horseshoe magnet.

    Consumer 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 support@dowlingmagnets.com

    Picture of Recalled Classic Horseshoe Magnet

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