About 95,000 Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboards by Battat Inc. are being recalled. The Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboard has a drawing pen with a magnetic tip. The tip of the drawing pen can become dislodged which poses a choking hazard for young children.
The Toulouse-LapTrec magnetic sketchboard, 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.
This toy was sold for about $16 at Barnes & Nobles and Target stores nationwide, as well as online retailers between March 2010 through March 2011. Parents should take the toy away from children immediately and contact Battat for a free replacement sketchboard. Consumers can contact Battat at (866) 665-5524 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. ET Monday through Friday. They can also visit the companies website at www.battatco.com.