Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards
Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards
Date of Recall
2011-11-02CPSC Release Number
12-031Manufactured In
ChinaCompany Phone Number
(866) 665-5524Units
About 95,000 in the United States and 4,300 in CanadaManufacturer
Rainbow Force Plastic Products, of ChinaImporter
Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.Sold By
Target and Barnes & Noble stores nationwide and by various online retailers from March 2010 to March 2011 for about $16.Problem/Hazard
The magnetic tip of the drawing pen can dislodge from the pen, posing a choking hazard to children.Injuries/Incidents
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.Remedy
Consumers should immediately take recalled sketchboards away from children and contact Battat to receive a free replacement sketchboard.Consumer 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.comRecall Comments
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