The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·08031·Announced 2007-10-17

Guidecraft Recalls Children's Puppet Theaters Due to Lead Paint Violation

Guidecraft is recalling about 5,400 tabletop 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 violation) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Guidecraft Inc. is recalling approximately 5,400 tabletop puppet theaters due to a violation of the federal lead paint standard. The recalled products feature red panels on the front and sides and a chalkboard signboard on top. The hazard is that the surface paints on the wooden panels contain excessive levels of lead.

These puppet theaters were sold at specialty toy stores, gift shops, catalogs, and websites nationwide from June 2006 through August 2007 for approximately $35. The product measures about 24 inches in length, 6 inches in width, and 28 inches in height. 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 4:30 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at www.guidecraft.com.

The recalled product

Product
Tabletop Puppet Theaters
Manufacturer
Guidecraft Inc., of Englewood, N.J.
Category
Consumer Product — Toys
Hazard
Affected units
5,400

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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