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ChokingNovember 2, 2011CPSC #12031

Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards

Product
Child Arts and Crafts
Units affected
95,000
Remedy
replacement

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.

Hazard

The magnetic tip of the drawing pen can dislodge from the pen, posing a choking hazard to children.

Injuries

Battat has received 19 reports of the magnetic tip separating from the pen. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

China

Where it was sold

  • Target stores nationwide and by various online retailers from March 2010 to March 2011 for about $16.

Photos

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