American Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Released: Thursday, May 22, 2008 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), American Scientific LLC, of Columbus, Ohio, is voluntarily recalling about 87,000 Magnets. Surface paint on the magnets can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Recall Details
Product
Magnets
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:
| Item Number | Description | Sizes |
|---|
| 3101-01, 02, 20 | Bar-shaped Steel | 75mm x 12mm x 5mm,100mm x 12mm x 5mm,150mm x 19mm x 7mm,200mm,150mm X 15mm X 10mm |
| 3102-01, 02, 03, 04 | Horseshoe-shaped Steel | 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 150mm |
| 3106-04, 06 | Pair of Bar-shapedAluminum/Nickel/Cobalt | 100mm X 10mm X 7mm,150mm X 19mm X 7mm |
| 3108-01 | Horseshoe-shapedAluminum/Nickel/Cobalt | |
| 3126-06 | Pair of Economy, Bar-shapedAluminum/Nickel/Cobalt | |
| AR-110 | U-shaped | 3.5 inches |
| N38 (3126-07) | Bar-shaped | 37mm |
Hazards
Surface paint on the magnets can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents
None reported.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact American Scientific to receive a free replacement.
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