# Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
> **CPSC recall** · 2008-10-14 · 09011 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 09011
- **Date:** 2008-10-14
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Alnico Bar Magnets

## Hazards

Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Bar-Magnets-Recalled-by-Home-Science-Tools-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard)
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