Guidecraft Recalls Children's Play Theaters Due to Tip-over Hazard
CPSC recall 12131. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The recalled children's toys can unexpectedly tip over during play, posing an entrapment hazard to young children.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately take the recalled product from children and contact Guidecraft to receive a refund or a replacement product.
CPSC recall 12131 has the recall date 13 Mar 2012. The notice names the firm Mega Profit Trading. The recall has about 1,800 units. The median CPSC recall of 2012 has 7,800 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Entrapment. CPSC gives the product type Puppet Theaters.
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| Incidents and injuries | Guidecraft has received two reports of tip-over incidents, including one report of a child who suffered minor contusions and abrasions. |
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| Units | 1,800 |
| Remedy options | Replace, Refund |
| 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. |
| Product | 4-in-1 Dramatic Play Theater Toys, About 1,800 in the United States and 350 in Canada, Puppet Theaters |
| Sold at | Various catalogs, Guidecraft.com and other Internet retailers nationwide from July 2010 through April 2011 for about $180. |
| Manufacturer | Mega Profit Trading Ltd., of China |
| Importer | Guidecraft Inc |
| Made in | China |
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- Hazard: Entrapment
- Hazard: Tip-over
- Category: Puppet Theaters
- CPSC recalls of 2012
The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 1,800Median of 2012: 7,800
- CPSC recalls of 2012
- 310
- Recalls of 2012 with one of the same hazards
- 5%
- Recalls of 2012 in the category Puppet Theaters
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name Mega Profit Trading
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 12131. https://recallregister.com/product/1003-guidecraft-recalls-children-s-play-theaters-due-to-tip-over-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 12131 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
Guidecraft has received two reports of tip-over incidents, including one report of a child who suffered minor contusions and abrasions.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Various catalogs, Guidecraft.com and other Internet retailers nationwide from July 2010 through April 2011 for about $180.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 12131?
- CPSC lists 2 remedy options:
Replace, Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 12131?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 1,800 in the United States and 350 in Canada