The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08279·Announced 2008-05-22

United Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Lead Paint Violation

United Scientific is recalling approximately 2.35 million magnets because their surface paint contains high levels of lead, violating federal standards.

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 violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 according to the rubric.

Plain-English summary

United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill., is recalling approximately 2.35 million various magnets. The recall is due to the surface paint on the magnets containing high levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. The affected products include specific model numbers such as MGTKIT, MSET4, CBM050, and others, which were sold in packages containing red, blue, or white painted magnets.

These magnets were sold through 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. The magnets were manufactured in India.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact United Scientific to receive a free replacement magnet. 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
Various magnets
Manufacturer
United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill.
Category
Consumer Product — Educational Toys
Hazard
Affected units
35

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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