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Guidecraft Inc. Recalls Children's Puppet Theaters Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Recalled October 17, 2007 · CPSC recall 08031 · Guidecraft
Hazard
Surface paints on the puppet theater's wooden panels contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Remedy
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.
Units
About 5,400
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Description
The recalled puppet theater has red panels on the front and sides and a chalkboard signboard on top. The puppet theater measures about 24 inches in length, 6 inches in width and about 28 inches in height.
What to do
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.
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 Web site at www.guidecraft.com
Product
Tabletop Puppet Theaters
Manufacturer(s)
Guidecraft Inc., of Englewood, N.J.
Retailers
Specialty toy stores, gift shops, catalogs and Web sites nationwide from June 2006 through August 2007 for about $35.
Made in
China
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Official recall notice on cpsc.gov →