Guidecraft Inc. Recalls Children’s Puppet Theaters Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Released: Wednesday, October 17, 2007 by CPSC
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Guidecraft Inc., of Englewood, N.J., is voluntarily recalling about 5,400 Tabletop Puppet Theaters. Surface paints on the puppet theater’s wooden panels contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Recall Details
Product
Tabletop Puppet Theaters
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.
Hazards
Surface paints on the puppet theater’s wooden panels contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
Incidents
None reported.
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.
-
Alternate Products
Suggest a safe alternate to this recalled product. Help others replace their recalled product with a similar item.
-
Articles
Have you found a related news article on this recall? Share the articles with the other viewers!
-
Comments
Voice your opinion on this recall. Do you have questions, concerns, or suggestions for the other viewers? Please feel free to sound off!