July 24, 2008 
Pacific Science is recalling about 40,000 U-shaped Magnets, Bar Magnets, Magnet Sets and Magnet Needle Sets.
The paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Magnets included in the recall:
• 'Large' and 'Small' U-shaped Magnets: These magnets are in the shape of a 'U' or horseshoe. One half of each magnet is painted red and is imprinted with the letter 'N'; the other half is painted blue, and is imprinted with the letter 'S'.
• 'Large' and 'Miniature' Bar Magnets: These magnets are in the shape of a bar. The magnets are painted half red and half white. The red half is imprinted with the letter 'N' and the white half is imprinted with the letter 'S'.
• Magnet Needle Sets: This set contains 10 sets of small cone-shape bases and elongated-diamond-shaped magnets which can be fastened into the bases. The magnets are painted half red and half white.
The magnets were sold through distributors nationwide which sell to educational institutions, including colleges, high schools and middle schools. A small number were sold through educational stores nationwide from April 2000 through February 2008 for about $9. They were made in China.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled magnets and contact the firm to receive a free replacement.
For additional information, contact Pacific Science Supplies Inc. at (800) 530-1500 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pacsciusa.com.
The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
