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Guidecraft Children's Standing Towers Recalled Due to Risk of Serious Injury from Fall Hazard
Kitchen Helper Towers
CPSC recallGuidecraft, of MocksvilleOtherMay 14, 2026#26490
What to do now
Consumers should stop using the recalled towers immediately and contact Guidecraft for free repair parts and installation instructions.
Recall summary
Details below are from the official U.S. CPSC recall notice.
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.
Consumers should stop using the recalled towers immediately and contact Guidecraft for free repair parts and installation instructions.
What to do
- Follow the official guidance
Read the official U.S. CPSC notice. Stop using the product unless the notice says otherwise.
- Contact the manufacturer
Use the contact details in the official notice.
- Register your product
Register with the manufacturer so you hear about future recalls directly.
Product details
| Recall number | 26490 |
|---|---|
| Brand | Guidecraft, of Mocksville |
| Product | Kitchen Helper Towers |
| Units affected | 25235 |
| Where sold | Online at Guidecraft, Amazon, Wayfair, Walmart, Target, Maisonette and Overstock from June 2022 through October 2023 for about $200. |
| Recall date | May 14, 2026 |
| Category | Other |
| Source | U.S. CPSC |
Models
- Guidecraft Kitchen Helper Towers
Description
This recall involves Classic and Contemporary Guidecraft Kitchen Helper Towers in nine colors sold from June 1, 2022, through October 31, 2023. Recalled towers have both an item number and lot number shown on the lists provided and were purchased from June 1, 2002, through October 31, 2023. This information can be found on the foil sticker at the bottom of each tower's platform.
Injuries
The firm has received 11 reports of children falling, including three injuries such as a bloody nose and bruises.
Manufacturer 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.
KidRecall is not an official or complete source of recall information. Always verify with the U.S. CPSC (cpsc.gov) or NHTSA (nhtsa.gov), and register your products with the manufacturer. High/Medium labels are KidRecall's own, based on the hazard wording.
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Source: U.S. CPSC, recall #26490. Recall date: May 14, 2026. Last checked by KidRecall: Oct 16, 2026, 9:48 AM PDT.