Guidecraft Inc. Recalls Children's Puppet Theaters Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Source: CPSC Recall #08031
Recall Date
2007-10-17
Manufacturer
Guidecraft Inc., of Englewood, N.J.
Units Affected
About 5,400
Products Involved
Tabletop Puppet Theaters
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.
Reported Injuries
None reported.
Sold At
Specialty toy stores, gift shops, catalogs and Web sites nationwide from June 2006 through August 2007 for about $35.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall 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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28