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Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards

Recalled November 2, 2011 · CPSC recall 12031 · Battat

Hazard

The magnetic tip of the drawing pen can dislodge from the pen, posing a choking hazard to children.

Remedy

Replace

Units

About 95,000 in the United States and 4,300 in Canada

Incidents / injuries

Battat has received 19 reports of the magnetic tip separating from the pen. No injuries have been reported.

Description

This recall involves the Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboard, which has a white plastic writing surface bordered by either a red or brown plastic frame, and has a bean bag type backing. The sketch board has four animal shapes across the top - a rabbit, dog, cat and duck. The multicolored magnetic pen is affixed to the front of the sketchpad. The model number BX1026 (red frame) or BX1027 (brown frame) can be found on a paper wrapper that comes with the product at the time it was purchased.

What to do

Consumers should immediately take recalled sketchboards away from children and contact Battat to receive a free replacement sketchboard.

Contact

For additional information, contact Battat toll-free at (866) 665-5524 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit Battat's website at www.battatco.com

Product

Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards

Manufacturer(s)

Rainbow Force Plastic Products, of China

Imported by

Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.

Retailers

Target stores nationwide and by various online retailers from March 2010 to March 2011 for about $16.

Made in

China

Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →