American Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Is my product affected?

Magnets

• Brand American Scientific LLC, of Columbus, Ohio

Check against the official notice below — it lists the full affected range.

What happened

American Scientific is recalling magnets with red and blue paint on their surfaces because the surface paint can contain high levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The recall involves horseshoe, rectangular bar, and U-shaped magnets sold primarily to schools for use in science classes. The specific item numbers affected are: 3101-01, 02, 03, 33, 90; 3102-01, 02, 03, 04; 3106-04, 06; 3108-01; 3126-06; AR-110; N38 (3126-07); 3111-00, 01; 3116-00; 7221-40; and 7221-60. Item numbers can be found on the product's packaging.

Consumers who have these magnets should immediately stop using them and contact American Scientific to receive a free replacement.

Written by software from the official notice below. Not reviewed by a lawyer.

Hazard

Surface paint on the magnets can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

What should I do?

Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact American Scientific to receive a free replacement.

Details from the source

This recall involves horseshoe, rectangular bar and U-shaped magnets sold primarily to schools for use in science classes. The magnets have red and blue paint on the surface of the magnet. Item numbers included in the recall are: Item Number Description Sizes 3101 - 01, 02, 03, 33, 90 Bar-shaped Steel 75mm x 12mm x 5mm, 100mm x 12mm x 5mm, 150mm x 19mm x 7mm, 200mm, 150mm X 15mm X 10mm 3102-01, 02, 03, 04 Horseshoe-shaped Steel 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 150mm 3106-04, 06 Pair of Bar-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt 100mm X 10mm X 7mm, 150mm X 19mm X 7mm 3108-01 Horseshoe-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt 3126-06 Pair of Economy, Bar-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt AR-110 U-shaped 3.5 inches N38 (3126-07) Bar-shaped 37mm 3111 - 00, 01 Ring-shaped 3116 - 00 Set of three, Ring-shaped 7221 - 40 U-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt 2" x 2" 7221 - 60 Pair of Horseshoe-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt The item numbers are located on the product's packaging.

Source

Official record: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission ↗

Republished from the official source above; details can change — the source record controls.

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