Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by United Scientific Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4149.
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).
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4149.
Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact Independent Distributors Nationwide From March 1995 Through September 2007 For About $1. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4149.
For additional information, contact United Scientific toll-free at (888) 284-8570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at consumeraffairs@unitedsci.com
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Independent Distributors Nationwide From March 1995 Through September 2007 For About $1. Recall FAQ
Independent Distributors Nationwide From March 1995 Through September 2007 For About $1. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by United Scientific Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. The notice was published on December 12, 2007 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 153,000 units are potentially affected.