Products recalled due to risk of lead exposure
The following products are being recalled because they may contain high levels of lead, which is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Two firms are recalling magnets sold to schools for use in science classes.
Importer: United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill.
Units: About 2.35 million
Description: For a list of model numbers of painted magnets being recalled, visit www.cpsc.gov.
Sold by: Independent distributors nationwide from October 1996 through September 2007 for 50 cents to $15.
Remedy: Contact United Scientific to receive a free replacement.
Contact: Call 888-284-8570 or e-mail consumeraffairs@unitedsci.com.
Importer: American Scientific LLC, of Columbus, Ohio
Units: About 87,000
Description: Horseshoe, rectangular bar and U-shaped magnets have red and blue paint on the surface of the magnet.
Sold to: Independent distributors nationwide from October 2006 through February 2008 for $1 to $4.
Remedy: Contact American Scientific to receive a free replacement.
Contact: Call 866-518-1665, e-mail recall@american-scientific.com or visit www.american-scientific.com.
