TheKiddoSpace Finger Painting Kits recalled due to chemical hazard

Issue

The product contains the hazardous substances methanol and ethylene glycol which may be an irritant. The fingerpainting kits also contain phthalates, which are toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health effects, posing a chemical hazard. As of May 14, 2026, the company has received no reports of incident or injury in Canada. They have received 18 reports worldwide of strong paint odor, skin irritation and swollen lymph nodes.

What you should do

• Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled product, keep it out of reach of children and contact TheKiddoSpace for a refund.
• For more information, consumers can contact TheKiddoSpace by visiting the recall link or website and click “Product Safety Recalls” at the bottom of the page for more information.
• Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
• Health Canada would like to remind consumers to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
• This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.