CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.
Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by United Scientific Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
This recall involves horseshoe-shaped magnets sold in five sizes. The horseshoes have red paint on the surface of the magnet. Product numbers included in the recall are: SHM020 (two-inch), SHM030 (three-inch), SHM040 (four-inch), SHM050 (five-inch), and SHM060 (six-inch).
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product.
Contact Information
For additional information, contact United Scientific toll-free at (888) 284-8570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at consumeraffairs@unitedsci.com
Recall Details
Sold At
Independent distributors nationwide from March 1995 through September 2007 for about $1.
Injuries
None reported.
Recall Number
08128
Product Information
Product Name
Horseshoe Magnets
Product Type
Magnets
Number of Units
About 153,000
Imported By
United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill.
Manufactured In
India