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Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by United Scientific Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.
- Units
- About 153,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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).
The file
- Sold at
- Independent distributors nationwide from March 1995 through September 2007 for about $1.
- Product type
- Magnets
- Made in
- India
- Recalled by
- United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated DEC 12 2007; last revised MAY 23 2014.