| Product name |
U-Shaped Magnets, Bar Magnets, Magnet Sets and Magnet Needle Sets |
| Description |
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"; 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-shaped bases and elongated-diamond-shaped magnets which can be fastened into the bases. The magnets are painted half red and half white. |
| Problem |
The paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. |
| Distribution |
Distributors nationwide which sell to educational institutions, including colleges, high schools and middle schools. A small number were sold through educational stores for about $9. |
| Company |
Pacific Science Supplies 800-530-1500; Web site www.pacsiusa.com |
| Dates sold |
April 2000 through February 2008 |
| Date posted |
07/25/2008 |
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