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Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

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Name of Product:
Alnico Bar Magnets
Hazard:

Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy:
Replace
Recall Date:
October 14, 2008
Units:

About 400

Consumer Contact

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

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.

Remedy:

Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnets away from children and contact Home Science Tools to receive replacement magnets.

Incidents/Injuries:

None reported

Sold At:
Web retailers and by mail order between May 2008 and September 2008 for about $6.
Manufacturer(s):
Home Science Tools, of Billings, Mont.
Manufactured In:
China
Recall number:
09-011

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