Battat Recalls Magnetic Sketchboards; Magnetic Pen Tip Poses Choking Hazards
Source: CPSC Recall #12031
Recall Date
2011-11-02
Manufacturer
Rainbow Force Plastic Products, of China
Units Affected
About 95,000 in the United States and 4,300 in Canada
Products Involved
Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards
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.
Reported Injuries
Battat has received 19 reports of the magnetic tip separating from the pen. No injuries have been reported.
Sold At
Target stores nationwide and by various online retailers from March 2010 to March 2011 for about $16.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28