Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards

Hazard

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

Remedy

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

Replace

Incidents & injuries

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

Product 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.

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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