CPSC Issues Recall for KTEBO Writing Tablet Toy Due to Deadly Battery Hazard

BUCKHANNON, WV — December 4, 2025

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a nationwide recall for KTEBO-brand children’s writing tablet toys after regulators determined that the devices pose a serious risk of injury or death to young children. According to the recall notice published by the CPSC, the screw intended to secure the button-cell battery compartment does not remain fastened as required under federal safety standards for toys. Because the compartment can come open, the button-cell batteries inside may become accessible to children.

The CPSC reports that ingestion of button-cell or coin batteries can cause severe internal chemical burns, life-threatening injuries, or death if swallowed. The recall was formally issued on December 4, 2025, and applies to approximately 10,380 units sold online by KTEBO through Amazon between September and October of 2025. Prices for the tablets ranged from $8 to $30. The product violates mandatory federal safety standards governing toys that contain button-cell batteries and therefore cannot be sold in its current configuration.

The Commission instructs consumers to immediately stop using the recalled writing tablets and keep them away from children. To receive a remedy, owners must mark the device as “RECALLED,” photograph it, and send the photo to the recall contact address listed in the official notice. The CPSC states that affected customers are entitled to a free replacement from the manufacturer upon submission of the required recall proof.

The recall highlights ongoing federal efforts to enforce safety requirements for toys containing small batteries, which can become deadly when loose or improperly secured. The CPSC notes that the hazard comes from the ease with which the battery compartment can be opened, exposing children to a battery that should remain completely inaccessible.

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Primary First-Hand Sources

• U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION (CPSC) — Official Recall Notice: KTEBO Writing Tablet Toy
• U.S. CONSUMER PRODUCT SAFETY COMMISSION — Button-Cell and Coin Battery Safety Requirements