CPSC2026-02-26CHEMICAL

TheKiddoSpace children's fingerpainting kits recalled for toxic chemicals and phthalates

POISONINGNationwide distribution

Stop using TheKiddoSpace fingerpainting kits

TheKiddoSpace fingerpainting kits contain methanol, ethylene glycol, and phthalates—chemicals that are toxic if ingested or absorbed by young children. The kits were sold online from June 2023 through February 2025. The company has received reports of strong paint odor, skin irritation, and swollen lymph nodes.

  • Stop using the fingerpainting kits immediately and keep them away from children.
  • Contact TheKiddoSpace at info@thekiddospace.com for a free replacement and return instructions.
  • Dispose of the kits according to local and state regulations.
  • Send a photo of the disposed products to info@thekiddospace.com to complete the recall process.

Product photos

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

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
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.
Sold at
Online at TheKiddoSpaceStore.com and Amazon.com from June 2023 through February 2025 for between $20 and $30.
Affected count
About 9,400
Injuries reported
TheKiddoSpace has received 18 reports worldwide, including one in the United States, of strong paint odor, skin irritation and swollen lymph nodes.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
TheKiddoSpace Fingerpainting Kits
Consumer contact
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.

Official notice

https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/TheKiddoSpace-Recalls-Childrens-Fingerpainting-Kits-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-from-Hazardous-Substances-and-Phthalate-Exposure-Violates-Federal-Hazardous-Substances-Act-and-Phthalates-Ban

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