Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2008-10-14 · 09011
Hazards
Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Recall
Number
09011
Date
2008-10-14
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Alnico Bar Magnets
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Home Science Tools, of Billings, Mont.
Retailer(s)
Web retailers and by mail order between May 2008 and September 2008 for about $6.
Country of manufacture
China
Description
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.