CPSC2011-11-02
Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards
Rainbow Force Plastic Products, of China
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.
Sold at
Target stores nationwide and by various online retailers from March 2010 to March 2011 for about $16.
Affected count
About 95,000 in the United States and 4,300 in Canada
Injuries reported
Battat has received 19 reports of the magnetic tip separating from the pen. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards
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.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Battat-Recalls-Magnetic-Sketchboards-Magnetic-Pen-Tip-Poses-Choking-HazardsDon't want to check this manually?
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