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Archived – Alnico Bar Magnets
- Starting date:
- October 1, 2008
- Posting date:
- October 1, 2008
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Specialized Products
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Poisoning Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001807
Affected products
Alnico Bar Magnets
Product description
This recall involves Alnico 7.6 cemtimeter (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.
Hazard identified
The surface paint on the recalled magnets contains lead in excess of the allowable limit. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Health Canada has not received reports of illness or injury to Canadians related to the use of these magnets.
For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit the Healthy Canadians Web page: Reduce your exposure to lead.
Number sold
Approximately 9 pairs of the bar magnets were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The bar magnets were sold from May 2008 to September 2008 to individual customers across Canada.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Home Science Tools
Billings
Montana
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnets away from children.
For additional information, consumers may contact Home Science Tools to receive replacement magnets at 1-800-860-6272 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Mountain time, Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site.