The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·07312·Announced 2007-09-26

Guidecraft Recalls Children's Floor Puppet Theaters for Lead Paint Violation

Guidecraft Inc. is recalling about 10,000 children's floor puppet theaters because surface paints contain excessive lead levels, violating federal standards.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (lead paint) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Guidecraft Inc. is recalling approximately 10,000 children's floor puppet theaters due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The recalled products feature a chalkboard surface on the front and colored side panels, measuring approximately 35 inches in length, 14 inches in width, and 52 inches in height. The surface paints on the wooden panels contain excessive levels of lead.

These puppet theaters were sold nationwide through specialty toy stores, gift shops, catalogs, and websites from June 2006 through August 2007 for approximately $90. The products were manufactured in China. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

Consumers should immediately take the recalled puppet theaters away from children. To receive a replacement theater or another product of equal value, consumers should contact Guidecraft toll-free at (888) 824-1308 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.guidecraft.com.

The recalled product

Product
Floor Puppet Theaters
Manufacturer
Guidecraft Inc., of Englewood, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
10,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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