Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards
Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards
Why was Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards recalled?
The magnetic tip of the drawing pen can dislodge from the pen, posing a choking hazard to children.
What should I do if I have this product?
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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards
- Company
- Rainbow Force Plastic Products, of China, Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
- Quantity
- About 95,000 in the United States and 4,300 in Canada
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide and by various online retailers from March 2010 to March 2011 for about $16.
- Recall date
- November 2, 2011
- Incidents / injuries
- Battat has received 19 reports of the magnetic tip separating from the pen. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.