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TheKiddoSpace Recalls Children's Fingerpainting Kits Due to Risk of Injury from Hazardous Substances and Phthalate Exposure; Violates Federal Hazardous Substances Act and Phthalates Ban

Official CPSC recall 26-294, dated Feb 26, 2026.

Last checked against CPSC data on Oct 15, 2026, 7:03 PM ET.

Status: Recall found CPSC

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Hazard (from the official notice)

The recalled children’s fingerpainting kits contain the hazardous substances methanol and ethylene glycol and are intended for children under 12 years of age, which violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should stop using the recalled handwriting kits immediately, take the pens and refills away from children and contact The KiddoSpace to receive free replacement pens and refills, including shipping.

Hazard (from the official notice)

The recalled children’s fingerpainting kits contain the hazardous substances methanol and ethylene glycol and are intended for children under 12 years of age, which violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. The products also contain a regulated phthalate, which violate the federal phthalate ban; phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should stop using the recalled handwriting kits immediately, take the pens and refills away from children and contact The KiddoSpace to receive free replacement pens and refills, including shipping. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the pens and refills according to local and state regulations and send a photo of the disposed products to info@thekiddospace.com.

Description (from the official notice)

This recall involves KiddoSpace-branded fingerpainting kits. The recalled children's fingerpainting kits consist of one round paint palette with 12, 25 or 36 colors and one or more coloring books with between 14 and 40 pages each. TheKiddoSpace logo, "Finger Painting Kit," an image of a child with painted hands and the color quantity are printed on the product's light-blue box.

Remedy options (from the official notice)

Refund

Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)

TheKiddoSpace has received 18 reports worldwide, including one in the United States, of strong paint odor, skin irritation and swollen lymph nodes.

Where it was sold (from the official notice)

Online at TheKiddoSpaceStore.com and Amazon.com from June 2023 through February 2025 for between $20 and $30.

Consumer contact (from the official notice)

TheKiddoSpace by email at info@thekiddospace.com, or online 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 for more information.

Hazard and remedy text is shown word for word from the official notice.

Recalled TheKiddoSpace Finger Painting Kit - 25-color Paint PaletteRecalled TheKiddoSpace Finger Painting Kit - 12-color Paint PaletteRecalled TheKiddoSpace Finger Painting Kit - 36-color Paint Palette

Questions About This Recall

What is the hazard in the official notice?

The recalled children’s fingerpainting kits contain the hazardous substances methanol and ethylene glycol and are intended for children under 12 years of age, which violate the Federal Hazardous Substances Act. The products also contain a regulated phthalate, which violate the federal phthalate ban; phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.

What does the official notice say to do?

Consumers should stop using the recalled handwriting kits immediately, take the pens and refills away from children and contact The KiddoSpace to receive free replacement pens and refills, including shipping. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the pens and refills according to local and state regulations and send a photo of the disposed products to info@thekiddospace.com.

Where is the official notice?

The CPSC notice is linked on this page. Compare the brand, model, and date on your label with that notice.

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