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Guidecraft Inc. Recalls Children’s Puppet Theaters Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

Recall 07-312 · September 26, 2007 · Guidecraft

What to doConsumers should immediately take the recalled puppet theaters away from children and contact Guidecraft to receive a replacement theater or another product of equal value.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
07-312 (CPSC)
Recall date
September 26, 2007
Brand
Guidecraft
Category
Other consumer products
Products
Floor Puppet Theaters
Hazard
Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard type
Poisoning and toxic substances
Units
About 10,000
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
May 23, 2014

What was recalled

The recalled puppet theater has a chalkboard surface on the front and colored side panels. The puppet theater measures about 35 inches in length, 14 inches in width and about 52 inches in height.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Floor Puppet Theaters · About 10,000 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: Specialty toy stores, gift shops, catalogs and Web sites nationwide from June 2006 through August 2007 for about $90.; Guidecraft Inc., of Englewood, N.J..

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Guidecraft toll-free at (888) 824-1308 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.guidecraft.com

Recall history and context

Guidecraft appears in 4 CPSC recalls on record. See all Guidecraft recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Floor Puppet Theaters (About 10,000 units). The recalled puppet theater has a chalkboard surface on the front and colored side panels.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Violation of Lead Paint Standard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately take the recalled puppet theaters away from children and contact Guidecraft to receive a replacement theater or another product of equal value.

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  • Guidecraft Inc. Recalls Children's Puppet Theaters
    October 17, 2007 · Guidecraft · Other consumer products

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on May 23, 2014. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.