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Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards

Recall 12-031 · November 2, 2011 · Battat

What to doConsumers should immediately take recalled sketchboards away from children and contact Battat to receive a free replacement sketchboard.

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Recall at a glance

Recall number
12-031 (CPSC)
Recall date
November 2, 2011
Brand
Battat
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards
Hazard
Choking and ingestion hazard
Hazard type
Choking and ingestion
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 95,000 in the United States and 4,300 in Canada
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
April 15, 2016

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards · About 95,000 in the United States and 4,300 in Canada units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Target stores nationwide and by various online retailers from March 2010 to March 2011 for about $16.; Rainbow Force Plastic Products, of China; Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y..

Injuries or incidents reported

Battat has received 19 reports of the magnetic tip separating from the pen. No injuries have been reported.

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

Recall history and context

Battat appears in 9 CPSC recalls on record. See all Battat recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards (About 95,000 in the United States and 4,300 in Canada units). 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.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately take recalled sketchboards away from children and contact Battat to receive a free replacement sketchboard.

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