TheKiddoSpace Reusable Water Balloons recall: Risk of Injury from Phthalate Exposure
Official notice: TheKiddoSpace Recalls Reusable Water Balloons Due to Risk of Injury from Phthalate Exposure; Violate Federal Phthalates Ban
What happened
TheKiddoSpace Recalls Reusable Water Balloons Due to Risk of Injury from Phthalate Exposure; Violate Federal Phthalates Ban. Units affected: About 4,300.
Affected products
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. Sold at: Online at TheKiddoSpaceStore.com from April 2024 through February 2025 for between $15 and $30. Made in China.
The risk
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. None reported
What to do
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. 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.
From the official CPSC notice.
This recall was published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). View the full official notice for complete details, affected product codes, and what to do next.
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