Guidecraft Recalls Children's Play Theaters Due to Tip-over Hazard
Recall 12131 · Mar 13, 2012 · Guidecraft
1,800
units affected
1,800
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12131
- Date
- Mar 13, 2012
- Company
- Guidecraft
- Units affected
- 1,800
- Product
- 4-in-1 Dramatic Play Theater Toys
- Product type
- Puppet Theaters
- Remedy
- Refund, Replacement
- Hazard
- Tip-over
The product
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.
What can happen
The recalled children's toys can unexpectedly tip over during play, posing an entrapment hazard to young children.
The fix
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product from children and contact Guidecraft to receive a refund or a replacement product.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Guidecraft has received two reports of tip-over incidents, including one report of a child who suffered minor contusions and abrasions.
- Sold at
- Various catalogs, Guidecraft.com and other Internet retailers nationwide from July 2010 through April 2011 for about $180.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled 4-in-1 dramatic play theater toys?
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product from children and contact Guidecraft to receive a refund or a replacement product.
What is the hazard?
The recalled children's toys can unexpectedly tip over during play, posing an entrapment hazard to young children.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.