Magnet games
Published December 21, 1999
Summary
CPSC records recall 00038, published December 21, 1999. Reported units: About 21,000.
What's the hazard
Paint on the magnets metal figures contains amounts of lead that exceed federal standards for children's products. Prolonged exposure to high levels of lead presents a lead poisoning hazard to young children.
What to do
Consumers should immediately remove the metal figures from the magnetic base and discard them.
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Recall details
- Brand
- Safari Ltd., of Miami, Fla.
- Distributor
- Small toy and gift stores nationwide sold these magnets, from January 1999 through November 1999, for about $6.
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Magnet games recalled?
Yes. CPSC published recall 00038 on December 21, 1999. Reported hazard: Paint on the magnets metal figures contains amounts of lead that exceed federal standards for children's products. Prolonged exposure to high levels of lead presents a lead poisoning hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately remove the metal figures from the magnetic base and discard them.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: Safari Ltd., of Miami, Fla..