May 22, 2008
United Scientific is recalling about 2.35 million magnets of various kinds.
Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
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.
The recalled magnets, made in India, were 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.
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact United Scientific to receive a free replacement magnet.
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 consumeraffairs@unitedsci.com
| Model Number | Number of Magnets in Package | Description | Magnet Photo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |  |
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
