[ Image : Recalled Guidecraft 4-in1 Play Theater ]
Guidecraft together with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Health Canada have recalled its “4-in-1 Dramatic Play Theater” due to its potential to unexpectedly tip-over, posing an entrapment hazard to young children.
The product was made in China. Around 1,800 units in the United States and 350 in Canada are affected.
So far, its distributor Guidecraft has received two reports of tip-over incidents, including one report of a child who suffered minor contusions and abrasions.
The 4-in-1 Dramatic Play Theater has a model number printed on a sticker affixed to the bottom of the centre crossbar and on the assembly instructions, it is: G51062. The toy is described by the CPSC as having: “… 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.”
[ Image : Recalled Guidecraft 4-in1 Play Theater set-up as a Puppet Show Guidecraft 4-in1 Play Theater set-up as a Puppet Show ]
[ Image : Recalled Guidecraft 4-in1 Play Theater set-up as a Diner Guidecraft 4-in1 Play Theater set-up as a Diner ]
The products were via: various catalogues; the Guidecraft.com website and other Internet retailers from July 2010 until April 2011. It was sold for around $180.
The affected product should be taken away from children immediately. Guidecraft should be contacted for a refund or a replacement product.
Guidecraft can be contacted toll-free on (888) 824-1308 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. CT Monday to Friday. The firm’s website address is: www.guidecraft.com