CPSC recall 09-011, announced October 14, 2008, covers Home Science Tools Alnico Bar Magnets (about 400 units). Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnets away from children and contact Home Science Tools to receive replacement magnets. Recall contact: call (800) 860-6272, or go to www.hometrainingtools.com.
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Which products are included?
This recall involves Alnico 3-inch long bar magnets. The magnets are painted red and blue, and were originally packaged as a pair or as a component of a science kit. The magnets were sold as item number MG-BAR3AL.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnets away from children and contact Home Science Tools to receive replacement magnets.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Home Science Tools
- Manufacturer
- Home Science Tools, of Billings, Mont.
- Recall number
- 09-011
- Units
- About 400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Web retailers and by mail order between May 2008 and September 2008 for about $6.
Alnico Bar Magnets
CPSC product type: Science Kits
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Home Science Tools at (800) 860-6272 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.hometrainingtools.com
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