United States
TheKiddoSpace LED soccer hover balls are black-and-white plastic balls with foam bumpers (small size about 5.5 inches in diameter) sold with packaging reading “TheKiddoSpace,” “HOVER LED SOCCER BALL” and “GLIDE INTO FUN!” They were recalled because the batteries can exceed allowable surface temperature, posing a burn hazard; the company received three reports of a burning smell and no injuries. Stop using the balls, take them away from children, contact TheKiddoSpace at info@thekiddospace.com or via the product recalls page for a free replacement, mark the ball “RECALLED” and send a photo, then dispose of the ball per local requirements.
What's being recalled
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.
Manufactured in: China.
The 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.
Incidents and injuries: TheKiddoSpace has received three reports of a burning smell coming from the hover ball when in use. No injuries have been reported.
What to do
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.
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.
Where it was sold
Received by consumers as promotional giveaways from December 2024 through February 2025.
The official notice
This page is a summary of the notice published by U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, collected from U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. Check the original before you act on it.
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