CPSC2026-05-14PHYSICAL HAZARD

Guidecraft Kitchen Helper Towers recalled for platform detachment fall hazard

FALLNationwide distributionConsumer goodsBaby & kids

What this means

The platform inside these learning towers can loosen over time and become unstable or detach completely. This poses a serious fall risk to young children. The company has received 11 reports of children falling, including injuries like bruises and a bloody nose.

  • Stop using the recalled tower immediately.
  • Check the foil sticker on the bottom of your tower's platform for the item and lot number to confirm it's affected.
  • Contact Guidecraft for free repair parts and installation instructions.
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Product photos

Recalled Guidecraft Kitchen Helper Towers Item Numbers -printed on the foil sticker on the bottom of the platform
Recalled Guidecraft Kitchen Helper Towers Item Numbers -printed on the foil sticker on the bottom of the platform
Recalled Guidecraft Kitchen Helper Towers Lot Numbers -printed on the foil sticker on the bottom of the platform
Recalled Guidecraft Kitchen Helper Towers Lot Numbers -printed on the foil sticker on the bottom of the platform
Recalled Guidecraft Kitchen Helper – location of information sticker on the bottom of the platform
Recalled Guidecraft Kitchen Helper – location of information sticker on the bottom of the platform
The agency's original wording
Hazard

The platform inside the recalled tower can loosen over time, causing it to become unstable or detach, and ultimately posing a fall hazard to young children.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using the recalled towers immediately and contact Guidecraft for free repair parts and installation instructions.

Intended for
Children (12 months to 3 years)
Illnesses reported
Yes
Sold at
Online at Guidecraft, Amazon, Wayfair, Walmart, Target, Maisonette and Overstock from June 2022 through October 2023 for about $200.
Affected count
25235
Injuries reported
The firm has received 11 reports of children falling, including three injuries such as a bloody nose and bruises.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Repair
Products
Guidecraft Kitchen Helper Towers
Consumer contact
Guidecraft toll free at 800-524-3555 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, email at ProductSupport@guidecraft.com or online at www.guidecraft.com/pages/product-recall, or www.guidecraft.com and click on "Product Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Guidecraft-Childrens-Standing-Towers-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-from-Fall-Hazard

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