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

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