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Home Science Tools Recalls Alnico Bar Magnets

October 14, 2008   
Home Science Tools is recalling about 400 Alnico bar magnets. Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

This recall involves Alnico 3-inch long bar magnets. The magnets are painted red and blue, and were originally packaged as a pair or as a component of a science kit. The magnets were sold as item number MG-BAR3AL.

The magnets were sold at Web retailers and by mail order between May 2008 and September 2008 for about $6. They were made in China.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnets away from children and contact Home Science Tools to receive replacement magnets.

For additional information, contact Home Science Tools at (800) 860-6272 between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. CT, or visit the firm’s Web site at www.hometrainingtools.com.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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