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United Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Name: United Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Brand: United Scientific
SKU: CPSC-08279
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: May 22, 2008Recall ID: 08279Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves magnets listed in the chart below. The model numbers are located on the magnets packaging. Only painted magnets are included in this recall. Model Number Number of Magnets in Package Description MGTKIT 4 3 red ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm 1 four inch red horseshoe magnet MSET4 4 2 red bar magnets 80x15x10mm 1 small red horseshoe magnet 25mm x 8mm 1 large red horseshoe magnet 35mm x 15 mm 1. CBM050 2. CM7907-R (red) 3. CM7907-B (blue) 4. CM7907-W (white) 5. CM7907-PK/2 (red or blue) 6. CM7912-R 2 1 1 1 2 1 1. Red bar magnet pair 50mm 2 - 5. ceramic ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm 6. Red ceramic disc magnet 25mm x 5 mm MBSET6 6 75mm long, scored in two places like a candy bar, sold in six different colors 1. AUM020 2. AUM025 1 1. Red 2-inch U-shaped magnets 2. Red 1-inch U-shaped magnets 1. ACM020 2. ACM050 2 1. Pair of red cylindrical magnets 50mm x 5 mm 2. Pair of red cylindrical magnets 125mm x 10mm ABM030 2 Pair of red and blue bar magnets with North (N) & South (S) Poles marked. 3 inches long x 1/2 inch wide ABM015-E, ABM020, ABM040, ABM060, ABM040, ABM060, ABM010, ABM015 2 Red bar magnets, lengths range from 1 1/2 inches to 6 inches, some have N & S marking MNSB04 1 4-inch magnetic needle on plastic support. One end of needle is painted red. 1. MHS020 2. MHS030 1 1. Red U-shaped magnet, two inches tall 2. Red U-shaped magnet, three inches tall CMSET1 6 Ceramic disc magnets, 25mm x 5 mm, sold in six different colors

Affected Products

Various magnets

Additional Source Details

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U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/United-Scientific-Recalls-Magnets-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard
Title	United Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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Hazards › Name	Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Injuries › Name	None reported.
Products › Name	Various magnets
Products › Type	Magnets
Products › Category I D	2035
Products › Number Of Units	About 2.35 million
Recall I D	4299
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact United Scientific to receive a free replacement magnet.
Importers › Name	United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill.
Retailers › Name	Independent distributors nationwide from October 1996 through September 2007 for between 50 cents and $15. Distributors sold the products to schools for use in science classes.
Recall Date	2008-05-22T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves magnets listed in the chart below. The model numbers are located on the magnets packaging. Only painted magnets are included in this recall. Model Number Number of Magnets in Package Description MGTKIT 4 3 red ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm 1 four inch red horseshoe magnet MSET4 4 2 red bar magnets 80x15x10mm 1 small red horseshoe magnet 25mm x 8mm 1 large red horseshoe magnet 35mm x 15 mm 1. CBM050 2. CM7907-R (red) 3. CM7907-B (blue) 4. CM7907-W (white) 5. CM7907-PK/2 (red or blue) 6. CM7912-R 2 1 1 1 2 1 1. Red bar magnet pair 50mm 2 - 5. ceramic ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm 6. Red ceramic disc magnet 25mm x 5 mm MBSET6 6 75mm long, scored in two places like a candy bar, sold in six different colors 1. AUM020 2. AUM025 1 1. Red 2-inch U-shaped magnets 2. Red 1-inch U-shaped magnets 1. ACM020 2. ACM050 2 1. Pair of red cylindrical magnets 50mm x 5 mm 2. Pair of red cylindrical magnets 125mm x 10mm ABM030 2 Pair of red and blue bar magnets with North (N) & South (S) Poles marked. 3 inches long x 1/2 inch wide ABM015-E, ABM020, ABM040, ABM060, ABM040, ABM060, ABM010, ABM015 2 Red bar magnets, lengths range from 1 1/2 inches to 6 inches, some have N & S marking MNSB04 1 4-inch magnetic needle on plastic support. One end of needle is painted red. 1. MHS020 2. MHS030 1 1. Red U-shaped magnet, two inches tall 2. Red U-shaped magnet, three inches tall CMSET1 6 Ceramic disc magnets, 25mm x 5 mm, sold in six different colors
Recall Number	08279
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	2014-06-13T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	India

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