Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Recall #: 09011
Affected scope: About 400

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Home Science Tools, of Billings, Mont. recalled This recall involves Alnico 3-inch long bar magnets. The magnets are painted red and blue….

Bar Magnets Recalled by Home Science Tools Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard was recalled by Home Science Tools, of Billings, Mont. in October 14, 2008. Reason: Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standar…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled magnets away from children and contact Hom…. Verify recall #09011 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Home Science Tools, of Billings, Mont. issued this CPSC recall-Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standar….

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agency class: October 14, 2008
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #09011 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

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.

Reason for recall

Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Remedy, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	09011
Date reported	October 14, 2008
Date initiated	October 14, 2008
Recalling firm	Home Science Tools, of Billings, Mont.
Affected scope	About 400
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Surface paints on the magnets contain excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

What should consumers do? ▼

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

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on October 14, 2008. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 09011.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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