Serious riskCPSC
TheKiddoSpace handwriting kits recalled for excess lead in pens
TheKiddoSpace children's handwriting practice kits contain pens with lead levels that exceed federal safety limits. The pens come in both block and cursive alphabet versions sold online. Lead can be toxic if children ingest it.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All TheKiddoSpaceStore recalls
What to do
- Stop using the handwriting kits immediately and remove all pens and refills from children
- Contact TheKiddoSpace at info@thekiddospace.com for free replacement pens and refills with prepaid shipping
- Dispose of the recalled pens and refills according to your local and state rules, then photograph and email proof of disposal to info@thekiddospace.com
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- TheKiddoSpace Print and Cursive Handwriting Kits
- Sold at
- Online at TheKiddoSpaceStore.com and Amazon.com from February 2024 through February 2025 for between $25 and $50.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Children
Photos from the CPSC
Details
- Units affected
- About 19,700
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- Illnesses reported
- None reported
- Fix
- Replace
- Manufactured in
- China
- Company contact
- TheKiddoSpace by email at info@thekiddospace.com, or online at www.thekiddospacestore.com/pages/product-recalls/handwriting-kit or www.thekiddospacestore.com and click "Product Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more informatio.
- Recall number
- 26293
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves two different types of TheKiddoSpace-branded handwriting practice kits sold with or without a carrying case: - The block handwriting kits consist of four reusable books with animal images on the cover (alphabet with a bunny, numbers with a frog, math with a cow and drawing with an elephant); black pens; blue, green, yellow, purple, pink and red pen grips; and pen refills. TheKiddoSpace logo and "Handwriting Practice Kit" are printed on the blue and white book covers and their storage box. - The cursive handwriting kits consist of three reusable books (letters, words and sentences) with an image of an open book on the cover; black pens; blue, green, yellow, purple, pink and red pen grips; and pen refills. TheKiddoSpace logo and "Cursive Practice Kit" are printed on the blue and white book covers and their storage box.
- Hazard
- The pens in the recalled children's handwriting kits contain levels of lead in the nib that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
- Remedy
- 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.