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Archived - U-Shaped Magnets, Bar Magnets, Magnet Sets and Compasses — recall 22197

Health Canada Consumer Product Safety · Canada · 2008-07-01

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Agency
Health Canada Consumer Product Safety
Recall identifier
22197
Date of alert
2008-07-01
Country / jurisdiction
Canada
Risk type
recall
Product category
Specialized products
Product type
Consumer product safety
Notice status
Archived by the issuing authority — kept for reference
Reported risk: The paint on the magnets may contain excess levels of lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. Health Canada has not received reports of illness or injury to Canadians related to the use of these magnets. For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit: Reduce your exposure to lead
Primary source: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/archived-u-shaped-magnets-bar-

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