CPSC recall 09011
Alnico Bar Magnets
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2014-05-23
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.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 09011 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2008-10-14 |
| Published | 2014-05-23 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Home Science Tools |
| Distribution | US |
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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