American Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.
Date: | May 22 2008 |
Name of Products: | Magnets |
Units: | About 87,000 |
Manufacturer: | Imported by American Scientific LLC, of Columbus, Ohio |
Hazard: | Surface paint on the magnets can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
Incidents/Injuries: | None reported. |
Description: | This recall involves horseshoe, rectangular bar and U-shaped magnets sold primarily to schools for use in science classes. The magnets have red and blue paint on the surface of the magnet. Item numbers included in the recall are: |
Product # / SKU: | N38 (3126-07)
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Sold at: | Independent distributors nationwide from October 2006 through February 2008 for between $1 and $4. |
Manufactured in: | India |
Remedy: | Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact American Scientific to receive a free replacement. |
Consumer Contact: | American Scientific |