Home Science Tools Alnico Bar Magnets

Description: Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools 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 October 14, 2008 Release #09-011 Firm's Recall Hotline: (800) 860-6272 CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772 CPSC Media Contact: (301) 504-7908 Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools 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: Alnico Bar Magnets Units: About 400 Manufacturer: Home Science Tools, of Billings, Mont. Hazard: Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard. Incidents/Injuries: None reported. Description: This recall involves Alnico 3-inch long bar magnets. The magnets are painted red and blue, and were originally packaged as a pair or as a component of a science kit. The magnets were sold as item number MG-BAR3AL. Sold at: Web retailers and by mail order between May 2008 and September 2008 for about $6. Manufactured in: China Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnets away from children and contact Home Science Tools to receive replacement magnets. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Home Science Tools at (800) 860-6272 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.hometrainingtools.com [Learn More]