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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 08279

Various magnets

Published June 13, 2014 · Recall initiated: May 22, 2008

What's the hazard

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

What to do

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

Recall details

Brand
United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill.
Distributor
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.
Country
US
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