CPSC recall 08-031, announced October 17, 2007, covers Guidecraft Tabletop Puppet Theaters (about 5,400 units). Surface paints on the puppet theater's wooden panels contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard. The notice reports no incidents. 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. Recall contact: call (888) 824-1308, or go to www.guidecraft.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Surface paints on the puppet theater's wooden panels contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Guidecraft
- Manufacturer
- Guidecraft Inc., of Englewood, N.J.
- Product type
- Toys & play sets
- Recall number
- 08-031
- Units
- About 5,400
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Specialty toy stores, gift shops, catalogs and Web sites nationwide from June 2006 through August 2007 for about $35.
Tabletop Puppet Theaters
CPSC product type: Puppet Theaters
Recall contact information
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
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