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CPSC recall 09011

Alnico Bar Magnets

On 2014-05-23 the CPSC announced a recall of Alnico Bar Magnets by Home Science Tools, citing surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

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AgencyCPSC
Recall number09011
ClassificationNot classified
Statusunknown
Initiated2008-10-14
Published2014-05-23
Last updated2026-09-13 11:58 UTC
CompanyHome Science Tools
DistributionUS

Product

Alnico Bar Magnets | 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.

Reason

Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates 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/2009/Bar-Magnets-Recalled-by-Home-Science-Tools-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard

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