Battat · Recalled
Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards
The magnetic tip of the drawing pen can dislodge from the pen, posing a choking hazard to children.
- Units
- About 95,000 in the United States and 4,300 in Canada
- Reports
- 19
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $16
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Target stores nationwide and by various online retailers from March 2010 to March 2011 for about $16.
- Product type
- Child Arts and Crafts
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y., Rainbow Force Plastic Products, of China
Incident log
Battat has received 19 reports of the magnetic tip separating from the pen. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately take recalled sketchboards away from children and contact Battat to receive a free replacement sketchboard.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 02 2011; last revised APR 15 2016.
