May 23 2008 Recalls

1. Disney Store Recalls Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 22, 2008
Release #08-278Firm's Recall Hotline: (866) 902-2798CPSC Recall Hotline: (800) 638-2772

Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed.Name of Product: Pirates of the Caribbean Sleeping Bags
Retailer: Disney Store, of Pasadena, Calif. Importer: Hoop Retail Stores LLC, of Secaucus, N.J.

Hazard: The surface paint on the sleeping bag's zipper pull contains excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.

Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recalled Pirates of the Caribbean sleeping bags have a cartoon pirate design of Davey Jones and Jack Sparrow on the front.
Style number F1652B0003 is printed on the logo label inside the sleeping bags. The sleeping bag with the skull art design is not included in this recall.
Sold exclusively at: Disney stores nationwide from April 2007 through October 2007 for about $25. Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled sleeping bags away from children and return them to any Disney Store for a full refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Disney Store toll-free at (866) 902-2798 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT, or visit the firm's Web site at www.disneystore.com

2. United Scientific Recalls Magnets Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard NEWS from CPSCU.S. Consumer Product Safety CommissionOffice of Information and Public Affairs Washington, DC 20207 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 22, 2008 Release #08-279Firm's Recall Hotline: (888) 284-8570

announced a voluntary recall of the following consumer product. Consumers should stop using recalled products immediately unless otherwise instructed. Name of Product: Various magnets

Importer: United Scientific, of Waukegan, Ill. Hazard: Surface paint on the magnets contains high levels of lead, which violates the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: This recall involves magnets listed in the chart below. The model numbers are located on the magnets packaging. Only painted magnets are included in this recall. Sold by: Independent distributors nationwide from October 1996 through September 2007 for between 50 cents and $15. Distributors sold the products to schools for use in science classes. Manufactured in: IndiaRemedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled magnets and contact United Scientific to receive a free replacement magnet. 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.comModel Number (Number of Magnets in Package):

DescriptionMGTKIT (4): 3 red ring magnets 38mm x 8 mm, 1 four inch red horseshoe magnetMSET4 (4): 2 red bar magnets 80x15x10mm, 1 small red horseshoe magnet 25mm x 8mm, 1 large red horseshoe magnet 35mm x 15 mmCBM050 (2): Red bar magnet pair 50mmCM7907-R (1): ceramic ring magnets 38mm x 8 mmCM7907-B (blue) (1): ceramic ring magnets 38mm x 8 mmCM7907-W (white) (1): ceramic ring magnets 38mm x 8 mmCM7907-PK/2 (red or blue) (1): ceramic ring magnets 38mm x 8 mmCM7912-R (2): Red ceramic disc magnet 25mm x 5 mmMBSET6 (6): 75mm long, scored in two places like a candy bar, sold in six different colorsAUM020 (1): Red 2 inch U-shaped magnetsAUM025 (1): Red 1 inch U-shaped magnetsACM020 (1): Pair of red cylindrical magnets 50mm x 5 mmACM050 (2): Pair of red cylindrical magnets 125mm x 10mmABM030 (2): Pair of red and blue bar magnets with North (N) & South (S) Poles marked. 3 inches long x 1/2 inch wideABM015-E, ABM020, ABM040, ABM060, ABM040, ABM060, ABM010, ABM015 (2): Red bar magnets, lengths range from 1 1/2 inches to 6 inches, some have N & S markingMNSB04 (1): 4 inch magnetic needle on plastic support. One end of needle is painted red.MHS020 (1): Red U-shaped magnet, two inches tallMHS030 (1): Red U-shaped magnet, three inches tallCMSET1 (6): Ceramic disc magnets, 25mm x 5 mm, sold in six different colors