Guidecraft Children's Play Theaters recall: Tip-over Hazard
Guidecraft Recalls Children's Play Theaters Due to Tip-over Hazard
Why was Guidecraft Children's Play Theaters recalled?
The recalled children's toys can unexpectedly tip over during play, posing an entrapment hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product from children and contact Guidecraft to receive a refund or a replacement product. 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 website at www.guidecraft.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- 4-in-1 Dramatic Play Theater Toys
- Company
- Mega Profit Trading Ltd., of China, Guidecraft Inc., of Winthrop, Minn.
- Quantity
- About 1,800 in the United States and 350 in Canada
- Sold at
- Various catalogs, Guidecraft.com and other Internet retailers nationwide from July 2010 through April 2011 for about $180.
- Recall date
- March 13, 2012
- Incidents / injuries
- Guidecraft has received two reports of tip-over incidents, including one report of a child who suffered minor contusions and abrasions.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves all 4-in-1 dramatic play theaters with model number G51062. The model number is printed on a sticker affixed to the bottom of the center crossbar and on the assembly instructions. The toy has two interchangeable panels with different themes on each side: a puppet theater and diner, or a doctor's office and post office. An assembled play theater measures 4-feet high by 3-feet wide and weighs about 46 pounds.