United Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Active Recall Announced May 22, 2008 CPSC #08279

Quick answer

United Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard is CPSC recall #08279, announced on May 22, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves magnets listed in the chart below. The model numbers are located on the magnets packaging. Only painted magnets are included in this recall. Model Number Number of Magnets in Package Description MGTKIT 4 3 red ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm 1 four inch red horseshoe magnet MSET4 4 2 red bar magnets 80x15x10mm 1 small red horseshoe magnet 25mm x 8mm 1 large red horseshoe magnet 35mm x 15 mm 1. CBM050 2. CM7907-R (red) 3. CM7907-B (blue) 4. CM7907-W (white) 5. CM7907-PK/2 (red or blue) 6. CM7912-R 2 1 1 1 2 1 1. Red bar magnet pair 50mm 2 - 5. ceramic ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm 6. Red ceramic disc magnet 25mm x 5 mm MBSET6 6 75mm long, scored in two places like a candy bar, sold in six different colors 1. AUM020 2. AUM025 1 1. Red 2-inch U-shaped magnets 2. Red 1-inch U-shaped magnets 1. ACM020 2. ACM050 2 1. Pair of red cylindrical magnets 50mm x 5 mm 2. Pair of red cylindrical magnets 125mm x 10mm ABM030 2 Pair of red and blue bar magnets with North (N) & South (S) Poles marked. 3 inches long x 1/2 inch wide ABM015-E, ABM020, ABM040, ABM060, ABM040, ABM060, ABM010, ABM015 2 Red bar magnets, lengths range from 1 1/2 inches to 6 inches, some have N & S marking MNSB04 1 4-inch magnetic needle on plastic support. One end of needle is painted red. 1. MHS020 2. MHS030 1 1. Red U-shaped magnet, two inches tall 2. Red U-shaped magnet, three inches tall CMSET1 6 Ceramic disc magnets, 25mm x 5 mm, sold in six different colors The remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact united scientific to receive a free replacement magnet.. Affected brand: United Scientific.

Hazard

This recall involves magnets listed in the chart below. The model numbers are located on the magnets packaging. Only painted magnets are included in this recall. Model Number Number of Magnets in Package Description MGTKIT 4 3 red ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm 1 four inch red horseshoe magnet MSET4 4 2 red bar magnets 80x15x10mm 1 small red horseshoe magnet 25mm x 8mm 1 large red horseshoe magnet 35mm x 15 mm 1. CBM050 2. CM7907-R (red) 3. CM7907-B (blue) 4. CM7907-W (white) 5. CM7907-PK/2 (red or blue) 6. CM7912-R 2 1 1 1 2 1 1. Red bar magnet pair 50mm 2 - 5. ceramic ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm 6. Red ceramic disc magnet 25mm x 5 mm MBSET6 6 75mm long, scored in two places like a candy bar, sold in six different colors 1. AUM020 2. AUM025 1 1. Red 2-inch U-shaped magnets 2. Red 1-inch U-shaped magnets 1. ACM020 2. ACM050 2 1. Pair of red cylindrical magnets 50mm x 5 mm 2. Pair of red cylindrical magnets 125mm x 10mm ABM030 2 Pair of red and blue bar magnets with North (N) & South (S) Poles marked. 3 inches long x 1/2 inch wide ABM015-E, ABM020, ABM040, ABM060, ABM040, ABM060, ABM010, ABM015 2 Red bar magnets, lengths range from 1 1/2 inches to 6 inches, some have N & S marking MNSB04 1 4-inch magnetic needle on plastic support. One end of needle is painted red. 1. MHS020 2. MHS030 1 1. Red U-shaped magnet, two inches tall 2. Red U-shaped magnet, three inches tall CMSET1 6 Ceramic disc magnets, 25mm x 5 mm, sold in six different colors

Affected products

Various magnets

Recalled brands

United Scientific

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact United Scientific to receive a free replacement magnet.

Recall date

May 22, 2008

Categories

Magnets

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #08279?

CPSC recall #08279 covers United Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on May 22, 2008. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves magnets listed in the chart below. The model numbers are located on the magnets packaging. Only painted magnets are included in this recall. Model Number Number of Magnets in Package Description MGTKIT 4 3 red ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm 1 four inch red horseshoe magnet MSET4 4 2 red bar magnets 80x15x10mm 1 small red horseshoe magnet 25mm x 8mm 1 large red horseshoe magnet 35mm x 15 mm 1. CBM050 2. CM7907-R (red) 3. CM7907-B (blue) 4. CM7907-W (white) 5. CM7907-PK/2 (red or blue) 6. CM7912-R 2 1 1 1 2 1 1. Red bar magnet pair 50mm 2 - 5. ceramic ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm 6. Red ceramic disc magnet 25mm x 5 mm MBSET6 6 75mm long, scored in two places like a candy bar, sold in six different colors 1. AUM020 2. AUM025 1 1. Red 2-inch U-shaped magnets 2. Red 1-inch U-shaped magnets 1. ACM020 2. ACM050 2 1. Pair of red cylindrical magnets 50mm x 5 mm 2. Pair of red cylindrical magnets 125mm x 10mm ABM030 2 Pair of red and blue bar magnets with North (N) & South (S) Poles marked. 3 inches long x 1/2 inch wide ABM015-E, ABM020, ABM040, ABM060, ABM040, ABM060, ABM010, ABM015 2 Red bar magnets, lengths range from 1 1/2 inches to 6 inches, some have N & S marking MNSB04 1 4-inch magnetic needle on plastic support. One end of needle is painted red. 1. MHS020 2. MHS030 1 1. Red U-shaped magnet, two inches tall 2. Red U-shaped magnet, three inches tall CMSET1 6 Ceramic disc magnets, 25mm x 5 mm, sold in six different colors

What is the remedy for recall #08279?

The CPSC remedy for recall #08279 is consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact united scientific to receive a free replacement magnet.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell United Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2008/United-Scientific-Recalls-Magnets-Due-to-Violation-of-Lead-Paint-Standard. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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