Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
USBar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalling Firm: Home Science Tools, of Billings, Mont.
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Alnico Bar Magnets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Bar-Magnets-Recalled-by-Home-Science-Tools-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/b7c03292e4554be19a3e9cf2a1dafe59.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Bar Magnets |
| Hazards › Name | Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Alnico Bar Magnets |
| Products › Type | Science Kits |
| Products › Category I D | 2113 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 400 |
| Recall I D | 4954 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnets away from children and contact Home Science Tools to receive replacement magnets. |
| Retailers › Name | Web retailers and by mail order between May 2008 and September 2008 for about $6. |
| Recall Date | 2008-10-14T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 09011 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Home Science Tools, of Billings, Mont. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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