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Product Recall
Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards
Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards
Recall Date: November 2nd, 2011
Type: Child Arts and Crafts
Units: About 95,000 in the United States and 4,300 in Canada
Hazards: The magnetic tip of the drawing pen can dislodge from the pen, posing a choking hazard to children.
Remedies: Replace
Consumers should immediately take recalled sketchboards away from children and contact Battat to receive a free replacement sketchboard.
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.
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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.comInjuries:
Battat has received 19 reports of the magnetic tip separating from the pen. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturers:
Rainbow Force Plastic Products, of China
Retailers:
Target stores nationwide and by various online retailers from March 2010 to March 2011 for about $16.
Importers:
Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
