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TheKiddoSpace Reusable Water Balloons recall: Risk of Injury from Phthalate Exposure; Violate Federal Phthalates Ban

Recall published 8 months ago

Risk of Injury from Phthalate Exposure; Violate Federal Phthalates Ban

TheKiddoSpace Consumer products — recalled consumer products
Photo published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission with the recall notice.

The hazard: High-powered magnet hazard

Loose high-powered magnets are the hazard here. The danger comes from swallowing more than one, because they then find each other through the gut wall.

What the notice says: 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.

Why it matters: Loose high-powered magnets are dangerous when more than one is swallowed. They attract each other through the walls of the intestine and pinch the tissue trapped between them, an injury that usually needs surgery.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

If you think a child has swallowed magnets — even if they seem entirely well — go to an emergency department and say magnets are involved. Early symptoms are indistinguishable from a stomach bug: stomach pain, vomiting, poor appetite. A single magnet may pass on its own; two or more rarely do, and the team needs to know how many are unaccounted for.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Recall number
10638
Published
February 26, 2026
Risk level
CPSC recall
Status
Active recall
Issued by
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Brand
TheKiddoSpace
Product type
Consumer products
Units affected
About 4,300
Made in
China

Products covered by this recall

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.

What to do about Magnets

TheKiddoSpace — Loose high-powered magnets are the hazard here. The danger comes from swallowing more than one, because they then find each other through the gut wall.

  1. Put the product out of reach and count the magnets against the number the instructions say it should have.
  2. If any are unaccounted for and a child could have reached them, go to an emergency department and tell them magnets may have been swallowed.
  3. Make sure older children know that using magnets as fake piercings is a recognised route to a serious injury.
  4. Follow the remedy described on this page rather than keeping the item with the magnets glued back in.

Claiming your refund, repair or replacement

The recalling company decides the remedy and funds it. You should never pay for a recall repair or for return shipping.

  • Use the company contact on this page first. Most firms run a dedicated recall page with a claim form that is far quicker than their main support line.
  • If the company stops responding, escalate to the CPSC. Firms under a recall order have reporting duties to the agency.
  • Have the model number, the date code and your photos ready. Many companies issue store credit by default — ask for cash or a card reversal if you would rather have it.
  • No receipt? Say so. Recall refunds are routinely paid without proof of purchase, because the hazard is what triggers the obligation.

Remedy named in the notice: 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 [email protected]. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed bags in accordance with their local waste disposal requirements.

Company contact: TheKiddoSpace by email at [email protected], 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.

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was TheKiddoSpace consumer products recalled?

Risk of Injury from Phthalate Exposure; Violate Federal Phthalates Ban 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.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

The notice does not publish package codes for this recall. Compare the product name, size and the purchase window against the official CPSC — Consumer Product Safety Commission record, and contact the company if you are unsure.

What should I do with it right now?

Put the product out of reach and count the magnets against the number the instructions say it should have.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: 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 [email protected]. Consumers should then dispose of the destroyed bags in accordance with their local waste disposal requirements.

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