CPSC recall · Reported February 26, 2026
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
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 Fe…
The CPSC recalled This recall involves KiddoSpace-branded fingerpainting kits. The recalled children's fing….
TheKiddoSpace Recalls Children's Fingerpainting Kits Due to Risk of Injury from Hazardous… was recalled and listed by the CPSC in February 26, 2026. Reason: The recalled children’s fingerpainting kits contain the hazardous substances methanol and ethylene glycol and…. Remedy: Consumers should stop using the recalled handwriting kits immediately, take the pens and …. Verify recall #26294 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
issued this CPSC recall-The recalled children’s fingerpainting kits contain the hazardous substances methanol and ethylene glycol and….
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- agency class
- February 26, 2026
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #26294 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
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.
Reason for recall
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, what 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.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 26294 |
| Date reported | February 26, 2026 |
| Date initiated | February 26, 2026 |
| Recalling firm | Not disclosed |
| Affected scope | About 9,400 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers should stop using the recalled handwriting kits immediately, take the pens and refills away from children and contact T…
- Check the recall number (26294) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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