CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

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

In Conjunction with
http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2011/11939r-eng.php
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 2, 2011

Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards

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.

Required Consumer Action

Consumers should immediately take recalled sketchboards away from children and contact Battat to receive a free replacement sketchboard.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

Sold At
Target stores nationwide and by various online retailers from March 2010 to March 2011 for about $16.
Injuries
Battat has received 19 reports of the magnetic tip separating from the pen. No injuries have been reported.
Manufacturer
Rainbow Force Plastic Products, of China
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
12031

Product Information

Product Name
Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards
Product Type
Child Arts and Crafts
Number of Units
About 95,000 in the United States and 4,300 in Canada
Manufacturer Name
Rainbow Force Plastic Products, of China
Imported By
Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Full Contact Information

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