Guidecraft Recalls Children's Play Theaters Due to Tip-over Hazard
Guidecraft Recalls Children's Play Theaters Due to Tip-over Hazard
Recalling Firm: Mega Profit Trading Ltd., of China
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The recalled children's toys can unexpectedly tip over during play, posing an entrapment hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
4-in-1 Dramatic Play Theater Toys
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Guidecraft-Recalls-Childrens-Play-Theaters-Due-to-Tip-over-Hazard |
| Title | Guidecraft Recalls Children's Play Theaters Due to Tip-over Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Guidecraft Theater Puppet.jpg |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/12131b.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled children's play theater |
| Hazards › Name | The recalled children's toys can unexpectedly tip over during play, posing an entrapment hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | Guidecraft has received two reports of tip-over incidents, including one report of a child who suffered minor contusions and abrasions. |
| Products › Name | 4-in-1 Dramatic Play Theater Toys |
| Products › Type | Puppet Theaters |
| Products › Category I D | 2082 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 1,800 in the United States and 350 in Canada |
| Recall I D | 1003 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately take the recalled product from children and contact Guidecraft to receive a refund or a replacement product. |
| Importers › Name | Guidecraft Inc., of Winthrop, Minn. |
| Retailers › Name | Various catalogs, Guidecraft.com and other Internet retailers nationwide from July 2010 through April 2011 for about $180. |
| Recall Date | 2012-03-13T00:00:00 |
| 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. |
| Recall Number | 12131 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Mega Profit Trading Ltd., of China |
| Remedy Options › 1 › Option | Replace |
| Remedy Options › 2 › Option | Refund |
| Inconjunctions › U R L | http://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2012/12043r-eng.php |
| Consumer 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2016-04-18T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |
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