Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards
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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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 15, 2016. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.