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TheKiddoSpace Recalls Children's Flashcard Talking Toys Due to Risk of Injury from Lead and Phthalate Exposure; Violates Federal Lead Content and Phthalates Bans and Standard for Toys

Official CPSC recall 26-296, dated Feb 26, 2026.

Last checked against CPSC data on Oct 15, 2026, 10:54 AM ET.

Status: Recall found CPSC

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Hazard (from the official notice)

The recalled children's flashcard toy sets contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban and levels of phthalates that exceed the federal phthalates ban.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately, take them away from children and contact TheKiddoSpace for a free replacement toy or free USB cable, including shipping.

Hazard (from the official notice)

The recalled children's flashcard toy sets contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban and levels of phthalates that exceed the federal phthalates ban. Lead and phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. In addition, the flashcards also violate the mandatory standard for toys because they fail to comply with the short circuit protection requirement for battery-operated toys.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately, take them away from children and contact TheKiddoSpace for a free replacement toy or free USB cable, including shipping. - For the animal-shaped toy, consumers will be asked to write "RECALLED" in permanent marker on the unit and submit a photo of the marked product to info@thekiddospace.com to receive a replacement toy of at least equal value to the purchase price of the recalled animal-shaped toy. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled toys in accordance with their local waste disposal requirements. - For the rectangular toy, consumers will be asked to cut the USB cable and submit a photo of the cut USB cable to info@thekiddospace.com to receive a free replacement USB cable. Consumers should then dispose of the cut USB cable. Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.

Description (from the official notice)

This recall involves two different TheKiddoSpace-branded children's flashcard, talking toys: - The animal-shaped, pastel-colored toys were sold with a varying number of flashcards. "Audible Flashcards" is printed on the front of the flashcard's storage box and "Audible Flashcard Device" on the front of the toy storage box. - The rectangular toys have a slot at the top to insert the flash cards, a speaker, volume and power buttons at the front. The toys come with multi-colored flash cards that have animals, shapes, people, foods or vehicle illustrations and the descriptive word written on the card.

Remedy options (from the official notice)

Replace

Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)

None reported

Where it was sold (from the official notice)

Online at TheKiddoSpaceStore.com and Amazon.com from October 2023 through February 2025 for between $30 and $50.

Consumer contact (from the official notice)

TheKiddoSpace by email at info@thekiddospace.com, or online at www.thekiddospacestore.com/pages/product-recalls/flashcards 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 Talking Flash Card Toy – animal-shapedRecalled TheKiddoSpace Talking Flash Card Toys – rectangular

Questions about this recall

What is the hazard in the official notice?

The recalled children's flashcard toy sets contain levels of lead that exceed the federal lead content ban and levels of phthalates that exceed the federal phthalates ban. Lead and phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. In addition, the flashcards also violate the mandatory standard for toys because they fail to comply with the short circuit protection requirement for battery-operated toys.

What does the official notice say to do?

Consumers should stop using the recalled toys immediately, take them away from children and contact TheKiddoSpace for a free replacement toy or free USB cable, including shipping. - For the animal-shaped toy, consumers will be asked to write "RECALLED" in permanent marker on the unit and submit a photo of the marked product to info@thekiddospace.com to receive a replacement toy of at least equal value to the purchase price of the recalled animal-shaped toy. Consumers should then dispose of the recalled toys in accordance with their local waste disposal requirements. - For the rectangular toy, consumers will be asked to cut the USB cable and submit a photo of the cut USB cable to info@thekiddospace.com to receive a free replacement USB cable. Consumers should then dispose of the cut USB cable. Note: Button cell batteries are hazardous. Batteries should be disposed of or recycled by following local hazardous waste procedures.

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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