CPSCGeneral Alert
Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by United Scientific Due to Violation of Lead Paint S...
Published: December 12, 2007Recall ID: 08128Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.
Product Description & Identification
This recall involves horseshoe-shaped magnets sold in five sizes. The horseshoes have red paint on the surface of the magnet. Product numbers included in the recall are: SHM020 (two-inch), SHM030 (three-inch), SHM040 (four-inch), SHM050 (five-inch), and SHM060 (six-inch).
Affected Products
Horseshoe Magnets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Horseshoe-Magnets-Recalled-by-United-Scientific-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard |
| Title | Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by United Scientific Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/c0f6be6507ef42e594c605fdc759c059.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Horseshoe Magnets |
| Hazards › Name | Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Horseshoe Magnets |
| Products › Type | Magnets |
| Products › Category I D | 2035 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 153,000 |
| Recall I D | 4149 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product. |
| Importers › Name | United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill. |
| Retailers › Name | Independent distributors nationwide from March 1995 through September 2007 for about $1. |
| Recall Date | 2007-12-12T00:00:00 |
| Description | This recall involves horseshoe-shaped magnets sold in five sizes. The horseshoes have red paint on the surface of the magnet. Product numbers included in the recall are: SHM020 (two-inch), SHM030 (three-inch), SHM040 (four-inch), SHM050 (five-inch), and SHM060 (six-inch). |
| Recall Number | 08128 |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | India |