American Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Magnets

Date of Recall

2008-05-22

CPSC Release Number

08-284

Manufactured In

India

Company Phone Number

(866) 518-1665

Units

About 87,000

Importer

American Scientific LLC, of Columbus, Ohio

Sold By

Independent distributors nationwide from October 2006 through February 2008 for between $1 and $4.

Problem/Hazard

Surface paint on the magnets can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Injuries/Incidents

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:

Item Number	Description	Sizes
3101 - 01, 02, 03, 33, 90	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-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt	100mm X 10mm X 7mm, 150mm X 19mm X 7mm
3108-01	Horseshoe-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt
3126-06	Pair of Economy, Bar-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt
AR-110	U-shaped	3.5 inches
N38 (3126-07)	Bar-shaped	37mm
3111 - 00, 01	Ring-shaped
3116 - 00	Set of three, Ring-shaped
7221 - 40	U-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt	2" x 2"
7221 - 60	Pair of Horseshoe-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact American Scientific to receive a free replacement.

Consumer Contact

For additional information, contact American Scientific toll-free at (866) 518-1665 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, e-mail the firm at [email protected], or visit the firm’s Web site at www.american-scientific.com

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