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Horseshoe Magnets Recalled by Dowling Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Date: July 24, 2008
Company: Dowling Magnets, of Sonoma, Calif.
Status: Ongoing
Source: CPSC

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Consumers should immediately take the classic horseshoe magnets away from children and contact Dowling Magnets to receive a free replacement horseshoe magnet.

Affected Products

This recall involves the Classic Horseshoe Magnets. The 6-inch tall horseshoe magnet has a red plastic coating on the "handle" end. Each "foot" of the magnet has an engraved "S" or and "N."

Why Was This Recalled?

The plastic coating on the magnets contains excessive levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.

Where Was This Sold?

Distribution information not available.

About Dowling Magnets, of Sonoma, Calif.

Dowling Magnets, of Sonoma, Calif. has 1 total recall tracked by RecallDetector.

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Data sourced from the CPSC. Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report