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Finger painting kit The KiddoSpace — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. SR/03091/25
Summary
The paints contain 2-amino-methylpropanol (3% by weight), methanol (up to 4.6% percent by weight) and ethylene glycol (up to 4.1% by weight). The chemicals may pose a health risk to young children if ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
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Product
Finger painting kit — The KiddoSpace
- Brand
- The KiddoSpace
- Name / model
- Finger Painting Kit
- Category
- Toys
- Finger painting kit for children. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon.
- Recall information: https://thekiddospace.se/pages/produktsakerhetsaterkallelserna
What is the risk?
- The paints contain 2-amino-methylpropanol (3% by weight), methanol (up to 4.6% percent by weight) and ethylene glycol (up to 4.1% by weight). The chemicals may pose a health risk to young children if ingested, inhaled or absorbed through the skin. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Toy Safety Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 09/07/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 09/07/2025
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 09/07/2025
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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