CPSC recall 08345
U-shaped Magnets, Bar Magnets, Magnet Sets and Magnet Needle Sets
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of U-shaped Magnets, Bar Magnets, Magnet Sets and Magnet Needle Sets by Pacific Science Supplies, citing the paint on the magnets can contain excess levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 08345 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2008-07-24 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Pacific Science Supplies |
| Distribution | US |
Product
U-shaped Magnets, Bar Magnets, Magnet Sets and Magnet Needle Sets | 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"; the 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-shape bases and elongated-diamond-shaped magnets, which can be fastened into the bases. The magnets are painted half red and half white.
Reason
The paint on the magnets can contain excess 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/Pacific-Science-Supplies-Recalls-Magnets-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard
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