CPSC recall 08-345, announced July 24, 2008, covers Pacific Science Supplies U-shaped Magnets, Bar Magnets, Magnet Sets and Magnet Needle Sets (about 40,000 units). The paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled magnets and contact the firm to receive a free replacement. Recall contact: call (800) 530-1500, or go to www.pacsciusa.com.
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Which products are included?
Magnets included in the recall: - "Large" and "Small" U-shaped Magnets: These magnets are in the shape of a "U" or horseshoe. One half of each magnet is painted red and is imprinted with the letter "N"; the other half is painted blue, and is imprinted with the letter "S". - "Large" and "Miniature" Bar Magnets: These magnets are in the shape of a bar. The magnets are painted half red and half white. The red half is imprinted with the letter "N" and the white half is imprinted with the letter "S". - Magnet Sets: This set contains a small u-shaped magnet, two small bar magnets, and two small compasses. All magnets are painted half red and half white. The red half is imprinted with the letter "N" and the white half is imprinted with the letter "S". The package is labeled "Magnets & Compasses." - Magnet Needle Sets: This set contains 10 sets of small cone-shape bases and elongated-diamond-shaped magnets, which can be fastened into the bases. The magnets are painted half red and half white.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled magnets and contact the firm to receive a free replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Pacific Science Supplies
- Recall number
- 08-345
- Units
- About 40,000
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Distributors nationwide, which sell to educational institutions, including colleges, high schools and middle schools. A small number were sold through educational stores nationwide from April 2000 through February 2008 for about $9.
- Importer
- Pacific Science Supplies Inc., of Bensenville, Ill.
U-shaped Magnets, Bar Magnets, Magnet Sets and Magnet Needle Sets
CPSC product type: Magnets
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Pacific Science Supplies Inc. at (800) 530-1500 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pacsciusa.com
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