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Guidecraft Inc. Recalls Children's Puppet Theaters Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard

U.S. CPSCChemicalOct 17, 2007
Recalled Tabletop Puppet Theater
Recalled Tabletop Puppet Theater

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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 & injuries

None reported.

Product 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.

Sold on

Specialty toy stores, gift shops, catalogs and Web sites nationwide from June 2006 through August 2007 for about $35.

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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