Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2011-11-02). Hazards: choking, ingestion. Models: BX1026, BX1027. About 95,000 units in the US and 4,300 in Canada.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12031 |
| Published | 2011-11-02 |
| Last updated | 2016-04-15 |
| Product category | Child Arts and Crafts |
| Products | Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards |
| Firm named in the title | Battat |
| Firms | Rainbow Force Plastic Products, of China (manufacturer); Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 95,000 |
| Units (Canada) | 4,300 |
| Model numbers | BX1026, BX1027 |
| Hazard classes | choking, ingestion |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Target stores nationwide and by various online retailers from March 2010 to March 2011 for about $16. |
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.
Hazard
The magnetic tip of the drawing pen can dislodge from the pen, posing a choking hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take recalled sketchboards away from children and contact Battat to receive a free replacement sketchboard.
Incidents and injuries
Battat has received 19 reports of the magnetic tip separating from the pen. No injuries have been reported.
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