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Product recall · CPSCNovember 2, 2011Serious
Battat Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards
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What’s wrong
The magnetic tip of the drawing pen can dislodge from the pen, posing a choking hazard to children.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Choking hazard from small parts.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately take recalled sketchboards away from children and contact Battat to receive a free replacement sketchboard.
Who to 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
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 95,000 in the United States and 4,300 in Canada
- Recall date
- November 2, 2011
- Brand
- Rainbow Force Plastic Products, of China, Battat Inc., of Plattsburgh, N.Y.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- Battat has received 19 reports of the magnetic tip separating from the pen. No injuries have been reported.
BX1026
Target stores nationwide and by various online retailers from March 2010 to March 2011 for about $16.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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