Pacific Science Supplies Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4386.
Magnets included in the recall: - "Large" and "Small" U-shaped Magnets: These magnets are in the shape of a "U" or horseshoe. One half of each magnet is painted red and is imprinted with the letter "N"; the other half is painted blue, and is imprinted with the letter "S". - "Large" and "Miniature" Bar Magnets: These magnets are in the shape of a bar. The magnets are painted half red and half white. The red half is imprinted with the letter "N" and the white half is imprinted with the letter "S". - Magnet Sets: This set contains a small u-shaped magnet, two small bar magnets, and two small compasses. All magnets are painted half red and half white. The red half is imprinted with the letter "N" and the white half is imprinted with the letter "S". The package is labeled "Magnets & Compasses." - Magnet Needle Sets: This set contains 10 sets of small cone-shape bases and elongated-diamond-shaped magnets, which can be fastened into the bases. The magnets are painted half red and half white.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-4386.
Consumers should immediately stop using these recalled magnets and contact the firm to receive a free replacement.
✅ 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 Distributors Nationwide, Which Sell To Educational Institutions, Including Colleges, High Schools And Middle Schools. A Small Number Were Sold Through Educational Stores Nationwide From April 2000 Through February 2008 For About $9. 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-4386.
For additional information, contact Pacific Science Supplies Inc. at (800) 530-1500 between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.pacsciusa.com
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Distributors Nationwide, Which Sell To Educational Institutions, Including Colleges, High Schools And Middle Schools. A Small Number Were Sold Through Educational Stores Nationwide From April 2000 Through February 2008 For About $9. Recall FAQ
Distributors Nationwide, Which Sell To Educational Institutions, Including Colleges, High Schools And Middle Schools. A Small Number Were Sold Through Educational Stores Nationwide From April 2000 Through February 2008 For About $9. is the subject of a consumer products recall: Pacific Science Supplies Recalls 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 40,000 units are potentially affected.