The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08344·Announced 2008-07-24

Dowling Magnets Recalls Classic Horseshoe Magnets for Lead Paint Violation

Dowling Magnets is recalling about 91,500 Classic Horseshoe Magnets because the red plastic coating contains excessive 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 aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Dowling Magnets of Sonoma, California, is recalling approximately 91,500 units of the Classic Horseshoe Magnet. The recall is due to the red plastic coating on the "handle" end of the 6-inch magnets containing excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

The magnets were sold at specialty retail stores and educational supply distributors nationwide from March 2003 through April 2008 for about $10. Each magnet features an engraved "S" or "N" on its feet. The manufacturer is Dowling Magnets, and the products were manufactured in China.

No injuries have been reported. Consumers should immediately take the magnets away from children and contact Dowling Magnets to receive a free replacement horseshoe magnet. For more information, consumers can call Dowling Magnets toll-free at (866) 623-3336 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST Monday through Friday, or visit www.dowlingmagnets.com.

The recalled product

Product
Classic Horseshoe Magnet
Manufacturer
Dowling Magnets, of Sonoma, Calif.
Category
Consumer Product — Educational Supplies
Hazard
Affected units
91,500

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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