TheKiddoSpace Recalls Reusable Water Balloons Due to Risk of Injury from Phthalate Exposure; Violate Federal Phthalates Ban
Reviewed and published by MPB Safety Desk
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.
What parents need to know
TheKiddoSpace is recalling its reusable water balloons. These are multi-colored silicone balls with magnets that come with a black mesh storage bag.
The recall is due to the presence of a regulated phthalate in the cord lock of the storage bags. This violates a federal ban on certain phthalates. Phthalates are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects.
If you have these reusable water balloons, please stop using them immediately and keep the storage bag away from children. You should check the official recall notice for detailed instructions on how to receive a replacement bag.
Recall details
From the official U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission record
- Recall number
- #26295
- Recall date
- Units affected
- About 4,300
- 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.
- Product 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.
- Products and models
- TheKiddoSpace Reusable Water Balloons
- Sold at
- Online at TheKiddoSpaceStore.com from April 2024 through February 2025 for between $15 and $30.
- Consumer 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 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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