Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by United Scientific Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 08-128 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- December 12, 2007
- Brand
- United Scientific
- Category
- Candles and household goods
- Products
- Horseshoe Magnets
- Hazard
- Violation of Lead Paint Standard
- Hazard type
- Poisoning and toxic substances
- Units
- About 153,000
- Made in
- India
- Last updated by CPSC
- May 23, 2014
What was recalled
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).
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Horseshoe Magnets · About 153,000 units
Photos from the recall notice

Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Independent distributors nationwide from March 1995 through September 2007 for about $1.; United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill..
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact United Scientific toll-free at (888) 284-8570 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or email the firm at consumeraffairs@unitedsci.com
Recall history and context
United Scientific appears in 2 CPSC recalls on record.
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Horseshoe Magnets (About 153,000 units). This recall involves horseshoe-shaped magnets sold in five sizes.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of Lead Paint Standard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately stop using these products and contact United Scientific to receive a replacement product.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.