TheKiddoSpace Recalls Children's Christmas Tree Play Sets Due to Lead Exposure Risk

Source: CPSC · United States

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TheKiddoSpace has recalled approximately 300 children's Christmas tree play sets because the zipper pull contains excessive lead and the product fails safety standards for battery-operated toys.

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What Happened

TheKiddoSpace is recalling its children's Christmas tree toy play sets because the zipper pull on the music box compartment contains lead levels that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. Additionally, the Christmas tree component fails to comply with various mechanical and electrical requirements for battery-operated toys.

Which Products Are Affected

This recall involves approximately 300 TheKiddoSpace-branded children's Christmas tree toy play sets. The recalled felt play sets consist of a two-sided Christmas tree measuring about 40 inches high and 28 inches wide, holiday-themed felt ornaments (including one that reads "Merry Christmas"), and a storage box. TheKiddoSpace logo and "Christmas Tree" are printed on the front of the product packaging. The items were sold online at TheKiddoSpaceStore.com from November 2023 through February 2025 for between $13 and $40.

What You Should Do

Consumers should stop using the recalled play sets immediately and take them away from children. To receive a free replacement toy of at least equal value to the purchase price (including free shipping), consumers should contact TheKiddoSpace. Consumers will be required to write "RECALLED" on the tree and submit a photo of the marked product to info@thekiddospace.com. After providing the photo, consumers should discard the tree and storage box in accordance with local waste disposal requirements.

Why This Matters

Lead exposure poses a significant health risk to children, and the product's failure to meet mandatory federal safety standards for battery-operated toys increases the risk of injury. No injuries have been reported to date.

Source

CPSC Recall Number 26300. For more information, contact TheKiddoSpace by email at info@thekiddospace.com or online at www.thekiddospacestore.com/pages/product-recalls/christmas-tree.

Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗

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What is this CPSC product recall about?
TheKiddoSpace has recalled approximately 300 children's Christmas tree play sets because the zipper pull contains excessive lead and the product fails safety standards for battery-operated toys.
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This alert was issued by CPSC. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
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This alert is classified as "high" severity. Take precautions and monitor for updates.
What area is affected?
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