Serious riskCPSC
TheKiddoSpace water balloons recalled for phthalate exposure risk
TheKiddoSpace reusable water balloons come with a black mesh storage bag whose cord lock contains a toxic chemical called phthalate that is banned in children's products. If a young child chews or ingests the cord lock, it could cause harm. No injuries have been reported so far.
From the CPSC notice · Read the official notice ↗ · All TheKiddoSpaceStore recalls
What to do
- Stop letting children use these water balloons immediately
- Remove the black storage bag and keep it away from children
- Contact TheKiddoSpace at info@thekiddospace.com for a free replacement bag with prepaid shipping
- Cut the old bag in half, take a photo, and send it to the company as proof before they ship the replacement
- Throw away the destroyed bag according to your local waste rules
Is yours affected?
Compare your label or packaging with the recalled product.
- Product
- TheKiddoSpace Reusable Water Balloons
- Sold at
- Online at TheKiddoSpaceStore.com from April 2024 through February 2025 for between $15 and $30.
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Made for
- Children
Details
- Units affected
- About 4,300
- 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/water-balloons or www.thekiddospacestore.com and click "Product Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
- Recall number
- 26295
In the CPSC's words
- Description
- This recall involves TheKiddoSpace-branded reusable water balloons. The recalled refillable multi-colored water balloons are silicon balls that have small magnets to keep them closed when filled and come with a black mesh storage bag. TheKiddoSpace logo, "Reusable Water Ballons" and an image of child holding a water balloon are printed on the product's resealable blue packaging.
- Hazard
- The cord lock on the recalled water ballons' storage bags 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 reusable water balloons immediately, take the storage bag away from children and contact TheKiddoSpace to receive a free replacement bag, including shipping. Consumers will be asked to cut the storage bag in half and send a photo of the destroyed bag to info@thekiddospace.com. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed bags in accordance with their local waste disposal requirements.