CPSC recall 08128
Horseshoe Magnets
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Horseshoe Magnets by United Scientific, citing surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08128 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2007-12-12 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | United Scientific |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Horseshoe Magnets | This recall involves horseshoe-shaped magnets sold in five sizes. The horseshoes have red paint on the surface of the magnet. Product numbers included in the recall are: SHM020 (two-inch), SHM030 (three-inch), SHM040 (four-inch), SHM050 (five-inch), and SHM060 (six-inch).
Reason
Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/Horseshoe-Magnets-Recalled-by-United-Scientific-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard
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