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Archived – Horseshoe Magnets
- Starting date:
- December 1, 2007
- Posting date:
- December 1, 2007
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety, Poisoning Hazard
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001623
Affected products
Horseshoe Magnets
Product description
This recall involves horseshoe-shaped magnets sold in five sizes. The horseshoes have red paint on the surface of the magnet. Product numbers included in the recall are:
- SHM020 (two inch);
- SHM030 (three inch);
- SHM040 (four inch);
- SHM050 (five inch); and
- SHM060 (six inch)
Hazard identified
Surface paint on the magnets contains excess levels of lead. 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 products.
For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit the following Healthy Canadians page: Reduce your exposure to lead.
Number sold
Sold 10 each of SHM020 (two inch), 450 each of SHM040 (four inch) and 245 each of SHM050 (five inch).
Time period sold
From March 1995 through September 2007.
Place of origin
Manufactured in India.
Companies
- Importer
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United Scientific Supplies, Inc.
Waukegan
Illinois
UNITED STATES
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using these products.
Consumers may contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product. For additional information, contact United Scientific toll-free at 1-888-284-8570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at consumeraffairs@unitedsci.com.