Guidecraft Recalls Children's Play Theaters Due to Tip-over Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 12-131 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 13, 2012
- Brand
- Guidecraft
- Category
- Toys and games
- Products
- 4-in-1 Dramatic Play Theater Toys
- Hazard
- Tip-over Hazard
- Hazard type
- Falls and tip-oversSuffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Replace, Refund
- Units
- About 1,800 in the United States and 350 in Canada
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- April 18, 2016
What was recalled
This recall involves all 4-in-1 dramatic play theaters with model number G51062. The model number is printed on a sticker affixed to the bottom of the center crossbar and on the assembly instructions. The toy has two interchangeable panels with different themes on each side: a puppet theater and diner, or a doctor's office and post office. An assembled play theater measures 4-feet high by 3-feet wide and weighs about 46 pounds.
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- 4-in-1 Dramatic Play Theater Toys · About 1,800 in the United States and 350 in Canada units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Various catalogs, Guidecraft.com and other Internet retailers nationwide from July 2010 through April 2011 for about $180.; Mega Profit Trading Ltd., of China; Guidecraft Inc., of Winthrop, Minn..
Injuries or incidents reported
Guidecraft has received two reports of tip-over incidents, including one report of a child who suffered minor contusions and abrasions.
Consumer contact
For additional information, contact Guidecraft toll-free at (888) 824-1308 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's website 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 156 recalls in the toys and games category, 71 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
4-in-1 Dramatic Play Theater Toys (About 1,800 in the United States and 350 in Canada units). This recall involves all 4-in-1 dramatic play theaters with model number G51062.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Tip-over Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product from children and contact Guidecraft to receive a refund or a replacement product.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on April 18, 2016. 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.