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Archived - Tabletop Puppet Theatres
- Starting date:
- October 1, 2007
- Posting date:
- October 1, 2007
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Childrens' Products, Hobby/Craft Items, Toys
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Food Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-500001574
Affected products
Tabletop Puppet Theatres
Product description
Surface paints on the puppet theater's wooden panels contain excessive levels of lead, violating the federal lead paint standard.
This recall is not the same as that of September 26th, 2007 which was for Guidecraft Floor Puppet Theatres.
For the full US CPSC release and picture:
Guidecraft Inc. Recalls Children's Puppet Theaters Due to Violation of Lead Paint Standard
Hazard identified
Surface paints on the recalled products contain lead. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects. There have been no reported injuries.
For more information on the risks and symptoms of lead exposure, visit Healthy Canadians' Reduce your exposure to lead.
Number sold
Not available at this time.
Time period sold
Sold from June 2006 through August 2007.
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Guidecraft Inc.
Englewood
New Jersey
UNITED STATES
http://www.guidecraft.com/
Tel: 1-888-824-1308
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What you should do
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. Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact Guidecraft toll-free at (888) 824-1308 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at Guidecraft Company.