CPSC recall 08284
Magnets
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2015-03-10
On 2015-03-10 the CPSC announced a recall of Magnets by American Scientific, citing surface paint on the magnets can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08284 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2008-05-22 |
| Published | 2015-03-10 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | American Scientific |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Magnets | This recall involves horseshoe, rectangular bar and U-shaped magnets sold primarily to schools for use in science classes. The magnets have red and blue paint on the surface of the magnet. Item numbers included in the recall are: Item Number Description Sizes 3101 - 01, 02, 03, 33, 90 Bar-shaped Steel 75mm x 12mm x 5mm, 100mm x 12mm x 5mm, 150mm x 19mm x 7mm, 200mm, 150mm X 15mm X 10mm 3102-01, 02, 03, 04 Horseshoe-shaped Steel 50mm, 75mm, 100mm, 150mm 3106-04, 06 Pair of Bar-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt 100mm X 10mm X 7mm, 150mm X 19mm X 7mm 3108-01 Horseshoe-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt 3126-06 Pair of Economy, Bar-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt AR-110 U-shaped 3.5 inches N38 (3126-07) Bar-shaped 37mm 3111 - 00, 01 Ring-shaped 3116 - 00 Set of three, Ring-shaped 7221 - 40 U-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt 2" x 2" 7221 - 60 Pair of Horseshoe-shaped Aluminum/Nickel/Cobalt The item numbers are located on the product's packaging.
Reason
Surface paint on the magnets can contain high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
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/American-Scientific-Recalls-Magnets-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard
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