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RecallCPSCcpsc-4385CHEMICAL EXPOSURE

Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Units Affected
91,500
Recall Date
July 24, 2008
Issuing Agency
Hazard
Chemical Exposure
Specialty Retail Stores And Educational Supply Distributors Nationwide From March 2003 Through April 2008 For About $10. recall product photo 1

CPSC Recall Notice

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4385.

This recall involves the Classic Horseshoe Magnets. The 6-inch tall horseshoe magnet has a red plastic coating on the "handle" end. Each "foot" of the magnet has an engraved "S" or and "N."

Corrective Action (per CPSC)

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4385.

Consumers should immediately take the classic horseshoe magnets away from children and contact Dowling Magnets to receive a free replacement horseshoe magnet.

✅ What you should do

  1. Stop using the product if you own it.
  2. Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
  3. Contact Specialty Retail Stores And Educational Supply Distributors Nationwide From March 2003 Through April 2008 For About $10. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
  4. For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
  5. 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-4385.

For additional information, contact Dowling Magnets toll-free at (866) 623-3336 between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. PST Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.dowlingmagnets.com. Consumers can also email the firm at support@dowlingmagnets.com

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Specialty Retail Stores And Educational Supply Distributors Nationwide From March 2003 Through April 2008 For About $10. Recall FAQ

Specialty Retail Stores And Educational Supply Distributors Nationwide From March 2003 Through April 2008 For About $10. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard. The notice was published on July 24, 2008 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 91,500 units are potentially affected.