TheKiddoSpace Recalls LED Soccer Hover Balls Due to Serious Risk of Injury from Burn Hazard; Violates Mandatory Standard for Toys
Recall date: Feb. 26, 2026.
Built by the Tribune's code from CPSC's official records. No AI wrote this page. Updated Nov. 6, 2026.
- What's 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.
- The risk
The surface temperature of the recalled toys' batteries exceeds the allowable limit, which violates the standard for toys, posing a risk of burn injuries. TheKiddoSpace has received three reports of a burning smell coming from the hover ball when in use. No injuries have been reported.
- Who's affected
Units: About 650, according to CPSC. Sold at: Received by consumers as promotional giveaways from December 2024 through February 2025.
- Compared with
TheKiddoSpace has 10 CPSC recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 0 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from CPSC's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
6 earlier CPSC recalls by TheKiddoSpace since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 26, 2026 TheKiddoSpace Recalls Children's Montessori Egg Puzzle Toys Due to Risk of Serious Injury or Death from Choking Hazard
- Feb. 26, 2026 TheKiddoSpace Recalls Children's Flashcard Talking Toys Due to Risk of Injury from Lead and Phthalate Exposure; Violates Federal Lead Content and Phthalates Bans and Standard for Toys
- Feb. 26, 2026 TheKiddoSpace Recalls Reusable Water Balloons Due to Risk of Injury from Phthalate Exposure; Violate Federal Phthalates Ban
- Feb. 26, 2026 TheKiddoSpace Recalls Children's Fingerpainting Kits Due to Risk of Injury from Hazardous Substances and Phthalate Exposure; Violates Federal Hazardous Substances Act and Phthalates Ban
- Feb. 26, 2026 TheKiddoSpace Recalls Children's Handwriting Practice Kits Due to Risk of Injury from Lead Exposure; Violates Federal Lead Content Ban
Counted by the Tribune from CPSC's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
CPSC's notice, word for word
Contact, as CPSC's notice gives it: 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.
- Check it yourself
The record as CPSC published it
| CPSC recall number | 26298 |
|---|---|
| Recall date | Feb. 26, 2026 |
| Company | TheKiddoSpace |
| Products | TheKiddoSpace LED Soccer Hover Balls |
| Remedy offered | Replace |
| Importer | SN Commerce LLC, dba TheKiddoSpaceStore, of Dover, Delaware |
| Manufactured in | China |
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall records (public domain). CPSC's notice