TheKiddoSpace Recalls Children's Fingerpainting Kits Due to Hazardous Substances and Phthalate Exposure
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About 9,400 KiddoSpace fingerpainting kits are recalled due to the presence of methanol, ethylene glycol, and phthalates, which violate federal safety standards.
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What Happened
TheKiddoSpace has issued a recall for its children's fingerpainting kits because they contain hazardous substances, including methanol and ethylene glycol, which violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. Additionally, the kits contain regulated phthalates, violating the federal phthalate ban. These substances are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
Which Products Are Affected
The recall involves approximately 9,400 KiddoSpace-branded fingerpainting kits. The kits consist of a round paint palette with 12, 25, or 36 colors and one or more coloring books containing between 14 and 40 pages. The products are packaged in a light-blue box featuring the KiddoSpace logo, the text "Finger Painting Kit," an image of a child with painted hands, and the color quantity.
These kits were sold online at TheKiddoSpaceStore.com and Amazon.com from June 2023 through February 2025 for prices ranging between $20 and $30.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled fingerpainting kits and keep them away from children. Consumers should contact TheKiddoSpace to receive a refund.
For more information, contact TheKiddoSpace via email at info@thekiddospace.com or visit their website at www.thekiddospacestore.com/pages/product-recalls/finger-painting-kit or www.thekiddospacestore.com and click "Product Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page.
Why This Matters
The presence of methanol, ethylene glycol, and phthalates in products intended for children under 12 poses a significant health risk. The company has received 18 reports worldwide, including one in the United States, of strong paint odors, skin irritation, and swollen lymph nodes associated with the product.
Source
This recall is being conducted in conjunction with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). For more details, refer to CPSC Recall Number 26294.
Original source: CPSC Official Notice ↗
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