Guidecraft Recalls Children's Play Theaters Due to Tip-over Hazard

The recalled children's toys can unexpectedly tip over during play, posing an entrapment hazard to young children.

Recall #: 12131
Affected scope: About 1,800 in the United States and 350 in Canada

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Mega Profit Trading Ltd., of China recalled This recall involves all 4-in-1 dramatic play theaters with model number G51062. The mode….

Guidecraft Recalls Children's Play Theaters Due to Tip-over Hazard was recalled by Mega Profit Trading Ltd., of China in March 13, 2012. Reason: The recalled children's toys can unexpectedly tip over during play, posing an entrapment hazard to young chil…. Remedy: Consumers should immediately take the recalled product from children and contact Guidecra…. Verify recall #12131 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Mega Profit Trading Ltd., of China issued this CPSC recall-The recalled children's toys can unexpectedly tip over during play, posing an entrapment hazard to young chil….

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agency class: March 13, 2012
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #12131 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 5 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product 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.

Reason for recall

The recalled children's toys can unexpectedly tip over during play, posing an entrapment hazard to young children.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately take the recalled product from children and contact Guidecraft to receive a refund or a replacement product.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	12131
Date reported	March 13, 2012
Date initiated	March 13, 2012
Recalling firm	Mega Profit Trading Ltd., of China
Affected scope	About 1,800 in the United States and 350 in Canada
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately take the recalled product from children and contact Guidecraft to receive a refund or a replacement …

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

The recalled children's toys can unexpectedly tip over during play, posing an entrapment hazard to young children.

What should consumers do? ▼

Consumers should immediately take the recalled product from children and contact Guidecraft to receive a refund or a replacement product.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 13, 2012. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 12131.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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