Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by United Scientific Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Source: CPSC Recall #08128
Recall Date
2007-12-12
Manufacturer
United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill.
Units Affected
About 153,000
Products Involved
Horseshoe Magnets
Hazard
Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standards.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Independent distributors nationwide from March 1995 through September 2007 for about $1.
Manufactured In
India
Full Recall 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).
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28