CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT
Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
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.
Required Consumer Action
Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnets away from children and contact Home Science Tools to receive replacement magnets.
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
Recall Details
Sold At
Web retailers and by mail order between May 2008 and September 2008 for about $6.
Injuries
None reported.
Manufacturer
Home Science Tools, of Billings, Mont.
Recall Number
09011
Product Information
Product Name
Alnico Bar Magnets
Product Type
Science Kits
Number of Units
About 400
Manufacturer Name
Home Science Tools, of Billings, Mont.
Manufactured In
China