TheKiddoSpace Recalls LED Soccer Hover Balls Due to Serious Risk of Injury from Burn Hazard; Violates Mandatory Standard for Toys
Reviewed and published by MPB Safety Desk
Hazard
The surface temperature of the recalled toys' batteries exceeds the allowable limit, which violates the standard for toys, posing a risk of burn injuries.
What parents need to know
The KiddoSpace is recalling its LED soccer hover balls. These are plastic soccer balls, approximately 5.5 inches in diameter, with foam bumpers, and are typically black and white.
The surface temperature of the recalled hover balls’ batteries exceeds the limit allowed under the standard for toys, which poses a risk of burn injuries to children. TheKiddoSpace has received three reports of a burning smell coming from the hover ball when in use.
If you have one of these recalled hover balls, please stop using it immediately and keep it away from children. You should check the full recall notice for detailed instructions on how to receive a replacement.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission record
- Recall number
- #26298
- Recall date
- Units affected
- About 650
- Remedy
- Consumers should stop using the recalled balls immediately, take them away from children and contact The KiddoSpace to receive a free replacement LED soccer hover ball, including shipping. Consumers will be asked to write "RECALLED" in permanent marker on the ball and send a photo of the marked ball to info@thekiddospace.com. Consumers should then dispose of the ball in accordance with their local waste disposal requirements.
- Product description
This recall involves TheKiddoSpace-branded LED soccer hover balls. The recalled plastic soccer balls are black and white and have foam bumpers. TheKiddoSpace logo, "HOVER LED SOCCER BALL" and "GLIDE INTO FUN!" are printed on the front of the product packaging. Only the small hover balls that measure about 5.5 inches in diameter are included in this recall.
- Products and models
- TheKiddoSpace LED Soccer Hover Balls
- Sold at
- Received by consumers as promotional giveaways from December 2024 through February 2025.
- Consumer contact
- TheKiddoSpace by email at info@thekiddospace.com, or online at www.thekiddospacestore.com/pages/product-recalls/soccer-hover-ball or www.thekiddospacestore.com and click "Product Safety Recalls" at the bottom of the page for more information.
Recall details are summarized from official government sources and reviewed by our editors before publishing. Information can change after publication. Always confirm the current status, affected models, and remedy instructions in the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission notice before acting.
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