Alnico Bar Magnets
Class II - Moderate 🏠 Consumer Products
Recalled: October 14, 2008 Home Science Tools, of Billings, Mont. Other Consumer Products
Nationwide
What Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: (About 400)
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Home Science Tools, of Billings, Mont.
- Reason for Recall:
- Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
- Classification:
- Class II - Moderate
Products that might cause a temporary health problem, or pose a slight threat of a serious nature.
- Status:
- ongoing
- Hazard:
- Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
- Remedy:
- Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnets away from children and contact Home Science Tools to receive replacement magnets.
Product Images
Product Information
Full Description:
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.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
(About 400)
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official CPSC source:
View on CPSC.govCPSC Recall Number: 09011