Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards
Recall 12031 · Nov 2, 2011 · Battat
95,000
units affected
95,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12031
- Date
- Nov 2, 2011
- Company
- Battat
- Units affected
- 95,000
- Product
- Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards
- Product type
- Child Arts and Crafts
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Choking
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.
What can happen
The magnetic tip of the drawing pen can dislodge from the pen, posing a choking hazard to children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take recalled sketchboards away from children and contact Battat to receive a free replacement sketchboard.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled toulouse-laptrec magnetic sketchboards?
Consumers should immediately take recalled sketchboards away from children and contact Battat to receive a free replacement sketchboard.
What is the hazard?
The magnetic tip of the drawing pen can dislodge from the pen, posing a choking hazard to children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.