[Recalled] U-shaped Magnets, Bar Magnets, Magnet Sets and Magnet Needle Sets — Magnets included in the recall: - "Large" and "Small" U-shaped Magnets: These m… | CPSC 2008-07-24
This is an official product-safety recall record. Below are the verified details from the issuing authority, in plain language.
Recall details
| Product | U-shaped Magnets, Bar Magnets, Magnet Sets and Magnet Needle Sets |
|---|---|
| Category | consumer_product |
| Issuing authority | CPSC |
| Reference | 08345 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 24 July 2008 |
Why it was recalled
According to the CPSC notice, the identified hazard is: Magnets included in the recall: - "Large" and "Small" U-shaped Magnets: These magnets are in the shape of a "U" or horseshoe. One half of each magnet is painted red and is imprinted with the letter "N"; the other half is painted blue, and is imprinted with the letter "S". - "Large" and "Miniature" Bar Magnets: These magnets are in the shape of a bar. The magnets are painted half red and half white. The red half is imprinted with the letter "N" and the white half is imprinted with the letter "S". - Magnet Sets: This set contains a small u-shaped magnet, two small bar magnets, and two small compasses. All magnets are painted half red and half white. The red half is imprinted with the letter "N" and the white half is imprinted with the letter "S". The package is labeled "Magnets & Compasses." - Magnet Needle Sets: This set contains 10 sets of small cone-shape bases and elongated-diamond-shaped magnets, which can be fastened into the bases. The magnets are painted half red and half white. Hazards: The paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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