The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08128·Announced 2007-12-12

United Scientific Recalls Horseshoe Magnets for Lead Paint Violation

United Scientific is recalling horseshoe magnets with red paint that contain high levels of lead, violating federal standards. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead paint) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

United Scientific of Waukegan, Ill., is recalling horseshoe-shaped magnets sold in five sizes. The recalled products have red paint on the surface and include product numbers SHM020 (two-inch), SHM030 (three-inch), SHM040 (four-inch), SHM050 (five-inch), and SHM060 (six-inch). The surface paint on these magnets contains high levels of lead, which violates federal lead paint standards.

About 153,000 units were sold for about $1 each through independent distributors nationwide from March 1995 through September 2007. The magnets were manufactured in India. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product. For additional information, consumers can 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 [email protected].

The recalled product

Product
Horseshoe Magnets
Manufacturer
United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Magnets
Hazard
Affected units
153,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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