Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-11-02 · 12031
Hazards
The magnetic tip of the drawing pen can dislodge from the pen, posing a choking hazard to children.
Recall
Number
12031
Date
2011-11-02
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Rainbow Force Plastic Products, of China
Retailer(s)
Target stores nationwide and by various online retailers from March 2010 to March 2011 for about $16.
Importer(s)
Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Country of manufacture
China
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.