Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards
USBattat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards
Recalling Firm: Rainbow Force Plastic Products, of China
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The magnetic tip of the drawing pen can dislodge from the pen, posing a choking hazard to children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Battat-Recalls-Magnetic-Sketchboards-Magnetic-Pen-Tip-Poses-Choking-Hazards |
| Title | Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12031.12031a.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12031.12031b.jpg |
| Images › 3 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2012.12031.12031c.jpg |
| Hazards › Name | The magnetic tip of the drawing pen can dislodge from the pen, posing a choking hazard to children. |
| Injuries › Name | Battat has received 19 reports of the magnetic tip separating from the pen. No injuries have been reported. |
| Products › Name | Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards |
| Products › Type | Child Arts and Crafts |
| Products › Category I D | 67587 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 95,000 in the United States and 4,300 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 910 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take recalled sketchboards away from children and contact Battat to receive a free replacement sketchboard. |
| Importers › Name | Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y. |
| Retailers › Name | Target stores nationwide and by various online retailers from March 2010 to March 2011 for about $16. |
| Recall Date | 2011-11-02T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 12031 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Rainbow Force Plastic Products, of China |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11939r-eng.php |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-15T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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