Dowling Classic Horseshoe Magnets

Description: Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard NEWS from CPSC U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Office of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 24, 2008 Release #08-344 Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 623-3336 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with the firm named below, today announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product. Name of Product: Classic Horseshoe Magnet Units: About 91,500 Manufacturer: Dowling Magnets, of Sonoma, Calif. Hazard: The plastic coating on the magnets contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves the Classic Horseshoe Magnets. The 6-inch tall horseshoe magnet has a red plastic coating on the “handle” end. Each “foot” of the magnet has an engraved “S” or and “N.” Sold at: Specialty retail stores and educational supply distributors nationwide from March 2003 through April 2008 for about $10. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the classic horseshoe magnets away from children and contact Dowling Magnets to receive a free replacement horseshoe magnet. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Dowling Magnets toll-free at (866) 623-3336 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST Monday through Friday, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.dowlingmagnets.com. Consumers can also email the firm at [email protected] [Learn More]