Guidecraft Inc. Recalls Children’s Puppet Theaters Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2007-09-26). Hazards: lead, non compliance. About 10,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 07312 |
| Published | 2007-09-26 |
| Last updated | 2014-05-23 |
| Product category | Puppet Theaters |
| Products | Floor Puppet Theaters |
| Firm named in the title | Guidecraft Inc. |
| Firms | Guidecraft Inc., of Englewood, N.J. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 10,000 |
| Hazard classes | lead, non compliance |
| Remedy classes | replace |
| Sold | Specialty toy stores, gift shops, catalogs and Web sites nationwide from June 2006 through August 2007 for about $90. |
Description
The recalled puppet theater has a chalkboard surface on the front and colored side panels. The puppet theater measures about 35 inches in length, 14 inches in width and about 52 inches in height.
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.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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