Dowling Magnets · Recalled
Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
The plastic coating on the magnets contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
- Units
- About 91,500
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $10
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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."
The file
- Sold at
- Specialty retail stores and educational supply distributors nationwide from March 2003 through April 2008 for about $10.
- Product type
- Magnets
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Dowling Magnets, of Sonoma, Calif.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take the classic horseshoe magnets away from children and contact Dowling Magnets to receive a free replacement horseshoe magnet.
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
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 JUL 24 2008; last revised MAY 23 2014.