Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards
CPSC recall 12031 · announced November 2, 2011 · Rainbow Force Plastic Products · 95,000 units affected
The product
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 hazard
The magnetic tip of the drawing pen can dislodge from the pen, posing a choking hazard to children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately take recalled sketchboards away from children and contact Battat to receive a free replacement sketchboard. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): Battat has received 19 reports of the magnetic tip separating from the pen. No injuries have been reported.
Sold at: Target stores nationwide and by various online retailers from March 2010 to March 2011 for about $16.
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.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.