American Scientific · Recalled
American Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Surface paint on the magnets can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
- Units
- About 87,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $1–$4
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves horseshoe, rectangular bar and U-shaped magnets sold primarily to schools for use in science classes. The magnets have red and blue paint on the surface of the magnet. Item numbers included in the recall are: Item Number Description Sizes 3101 - 01, 02, 03, 33, 90 Bar-shaped Steel 75mm x 12mm x 5mm, 100mm x 12mm x 5mm, 150mm x 19mm x 7mm, 200mm, 150mm X 15mm X 10mm 3102-01, 02, 03, 04 Horseshoe-shaped Steel 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 150mm 3106-04, 06 Pair of Bar-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt 100mm X 10mm X 7mm, 150mm X 19mm X 7mm 3108-01 Horseshoe-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt 3126-06 Pair of Economy, Bar-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt AR-110 U-shaped 3.5 inches N38 (3126-07) Bar-shaped 37mm 3111 - 00, 01 Ring-shaped 3116 - 00 Set of three, Ring-shaped 7221 - 40 U-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt 2" x 2" 7221 - 60 Pair of Horseshoe-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt The item numbers are located on the product's packaging.
The file
- Sold at
- Independent distributors nationwide from October 2006 through February 2008 for between $1 and $4.
- Product type
- Magnets
- Made in
- India
- Recalled by
- American Scientific LLC, of Columbus, Ohio
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact American Scientific to receive a free replacement.
For additional information, contact American Scientific toll-free at (866) 518-1665 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at recall@american-scientific.com, or visit the firm's Web site at www.american-scientific.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 MAY 22 2008; last revised MAR 10 2015.