CPSCGeneral Alert
Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Sta...
Published: July 24, 2008Recall ID: 08344Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The plastic coating on the magnets contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Classic Horseshoe Magnet
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Horseshoe-Magnets-Recalled-by-Dowling-Magnets-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/48a8ecb41a2b4d9188bc97182ec32f33.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Horseshoe Magnet |
| Hazards › Name | The plastic coating on the magnets contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Classic Horseshoe Magnet |
| Products › Type | Magnets |
| Products › Category I D | 2035 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 91,500 |
| Recall I D | 4385 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the classic horseshoe magnets away from children and contact Dowling Magnets to receive a free replacement horseshoe magnet. |
| Retailers › Name | Specialty retail stores and educational supply distributors nationwide from March 2003 through April 2008 for about $10. |
| Recall Date | 2008-07-24T00:00:00 |
| 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." |
| Recall Number | 08344 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Dowling Magnets, of Sonoma, Calif. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |