Stop using nowConsumer product recall · CPSC · Published February 26, 2026
TheKiddoSpace Handwriting Kits Recalled: Lead in Pens Risks Children's Health
TheKiddoSpace recalls two handwriting kits due to lead in pens exceeding federal safety limits. Lead exposure can harm children's health, so stop using immediately and contact for free replacements.
The pens in the recalled children's handwriting kits contain levels of lead in the nib that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues.
“TheKiddoSpace Handwriting Kits Recalled: Lead in Pens Risks Children's Health.” GovInfoNow, updated August 3, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274-thekiddospace-handwriting-kits-recalled-lead-in-pens-risks-children-s. Based on CPSC recall #10636 (https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/TheKiddoSpace-Recalls-Childrens-Handwriting-Practice-Kits-Due-to-Risk-of-Injury-from-Lead-Exposure-Violates-Federal-Lead-Content-Ban).
TheKiddoSpace is recalling children's handwriting practice kits due to lead exposure risks that violate federal safety standards, the Consumer Product Safety Commission announced on Feb. 26, 2026. Owners should stop using the kits immediately and contact the company for free replacement pens and refills.
How to tell if you have it
TheKiddoSpace Print Handwriting Kits
TheKiddoSpace Cursive Handwriting Kits
Sold online at TheKiddoSpaceStore.com and Amazon.com from February 2024 through February 2025 for between $25 and $50
What to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled handwriting kits immediately, take the pens and refills away from children and contact The KiddoSpace to receive free replacement pens and refills, including shipping. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the pens and refills according to local and state regulations and send a photo of the disposed products to info@thekiddospace.com.
The hazard
The pens in the recalled children's handwriting kits contain levels of lead in the nib that exceed the federal lead content ban. Lead is toxic if ingested by young children and can cause adverse health issues. The agency reported no incidents or injuries.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show other recent recalls of similar products include Lontcs Busy Board Recall: Lead Poisoning Risk (2026-09-10), CVS Health Medicated Hemorrhoidal Wipes Recall: Child Poisoning Risk (2026-07-02) and Diamond Wipes Recall: Numbing Tattoo Wipes Risk Child Poisoning (2026-08-27).
How to tell if you have this one
The recalled kits include block handwriting kits with animal-themed books and cursive handwriting kits with open-book covers. Both types have TheKiddoSpace logo and 'Handwriting Practice Kit' or 'Cursive Practice Kit' printed on the covers.
Brand
TheKiddoSpace
Product
TheKiddoSpace Print and Cursive Handwriting Kits
Category
Consumer product
Based on the official CPSC remedy
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Kits Immediately
Take the pens and refills away from children and stop using the recalled handwriting kits.
Contact TheKiddoSpace for Replacement
Email info@thekiddospace.com with a photo of disposed pens and refills to receive free replacement pens and refills.
Official remedy
What CPSC says to do
Consumers should stop using the recalled handwriting kits immediately, take the pens and refills away from children and contact The KiddoSpace to receive free replacement pens and refills, including shipping. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the pens and refills according to local and state regulations and send a photo of the disposed products to info@thekiddospace.com.
Take action
Contact TheKiddoSpace
We’ve drafted a message you can send TheKiddoSpace to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 10636 — TheKiddoSpace Handwriting Kits Recalled: Lead in Pens Risks Children's Health
Hello,
I own a TheKiddoSpace Handwriting Kits Recalled: Lead in Pens Risks Children's Health that is covered by recall 10636 from TheKiddoSpace.
The official recall notice states: Consumers should stop using the recalled handwriting kits immediately, take the pens and refills away from children and contact The KiddoSpace to receive free replacement pens and refills, including shipping. Consumers will be asked to dispose of the pens and refills according to local and state regulations and send a photo of the disposed products to info@thekiddospace.com.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 3, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the CPSC notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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