Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards

Active Recall Announced November 2, 2011 CPSC #12031

Quick answer

Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards is CPSC recall #12031, announced on November 2, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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. The remedy is consumers should immediately take recalled sketchboards away from children and contact battat to receive a free replacement sketchboard.. Affected brands: Rainbow Force Plastic Products, Battat Inc..

Hazard

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.

Affected products

Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards

Recalled brands

Rainbow Force Plastic Products, Battat Inc.

Remedy

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

Recall date

November 2, 2011

Categories

Child Arts and Crafts

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #12031?

CPSC recall #12031 covers Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on November 2, 2011. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #12031?

The CPSC remedy for recall #12031 is consumers should immediately take recalled sketchboards away from children and contact battat to receive a free replacement sketchboard.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Battat-Recalls-Magnetic-Sketchboards-Magnetic-Pen-Tip-Poses-Choking-Hazards. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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