Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling 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: | July 24 2008 |
Name of Products: | Classic Horseshoe Magnet |
Units: | About 91,500 |
Manufacturer: | Dowling Magnets, of Sonoma, Calif. |
Hazard: | The plastic coating on the magnets contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. |
Incidents/Injuries: | None reported. |
Description: | This recall involves the Classic Horseshoe Magnets. The 6-inch tall horseshoe magnet has a red plastic coating on the “handle” end. Each “foot” of the magnet has an engraved “S” or and “N.” |
Sold at: | Specialty retail stores and educational supply distributors nationwide from March 2003 through April 2008 for about $10. |
Manufactured in: | China |
Remedy: | Consumers should immediately take the classic horseshoe magnets away from children and contact Dowling Magnets to receive a free replacement horseshoe magnet. |
Consumer Contact: | Dowling Magnets |