United Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

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

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

About 2.35 million units, as CPSC gives them.

Various magnets.