United Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Various magnets

Date of Recall
2008-05-22

CPSC Release Number
08-279

Manufactured In
India

Company Phone Number
(888) 284-8570

Units
About 2.35 million

Importer
United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill.

Sold By
Independent distributors nationwide from October 1996 through September 2007 for between 50 cents and $15. Distributors sold the products to schools for use in science classes.

Problem/Hazard
Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Injuries/Incidents
None reported.

Description
This recall involves magnets listed in the chart below. The model numbers are located on the magnets packaging. Only painted magnets are included in this recall.

Model Number Number of
Magnets in
Package		 Description
MGTKIT 4 3 red ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm

1 four inch red horseshoe magnet
MSET4 4 2 red bar magnets 80x15x10mm

1 small red horseshoe magnet 25mm x 8mm

1 large red horseshoe magnet 35mm x 15 mm
1. CBM050

2. CM7907-R (red)

3. CM7907-B (blue)

4. CM7907-W (white)

5. CM7907-PK/2 (red or blue)

6. CM7912-R		 2

1

1

1

2

1		 1. Red bar magnet pair 50mm




2 - 5. ceramic ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm




6. Red ceramic disc magnet 25mm x 5 mm
MBSET6 6 75mm long, scored in two places like a candy bar,
sold in six different colors
1. AUM020

2. AUM025		 1 1. Red 2 inch U-shaped magnets

2. Red 1 inch U-shaped magnets
1. ACM020

2. ACM050		 2 1. Pair of red cylindrical magnets 50mm x 5 mm

2. Pair of red cylindrical magnets 125mm x 10mm
ABM030 2 Pair of red and blue bar magnets with North (N) &
South (S) Poles marked. 3 inches long x 1/2 inch wide
ABM015-E, ABM020,

ABM040, ABM060,

ABM040, ABM060,

ABM010, ABM015		 2 Red bar magnets, lengths range from 1 1/2 inches
to 6 inches, some have N & S marking
MNSB04 1 4 inch magnetic needle on plastic support. One
end of needle is painted red.
1. MHS020

2. MHS030		 1 1. Red U-shaped magnet, two inches tall

2. Red U-shaped magnet, three inches tall
CMSET1 6 Ceramic disc magnets, 25mm x 5 mm, sold in six
different colors

Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact United Scientific to receive a free replacement magnet.

Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact United Scientific toll-free at (888) 284-8570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at [email protected]

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