CPSC, Creative Kids Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Art Supply Sets
CPSC recall 03138 · announced June 5, 2003 · Creative Kids Inc. Of Monsey, N.y · 1,400 units affected
The product
The 87-piece art supply sets were sold in solid wood grain boxes. The sets contain crayons, markers, scissors, water and oil paints, brushes, etc. A label on the box reads "JUMBO ART CASE 87 pieces" and "Item No. 11519."
The hazard
The sets contain mini-cutters with razor blades, which pose a laceration hazard to young children.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should remove the mini-cutters from the set and return them to Creative Kids to get a free pack of colored paper clips.
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): The Commission and Creative Kids are aware of an incident where an 8-year-old girl received minor cuts to her finger, when she used the mini-cutter.
Sold at: Bigg's stores in Ohio and Kentucky, from August 2002 through March 2003, for about $16.
Consumer contact: Call Creative Kids toll-free at (888) 678-8697 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or visit the firm's website at www.creativekidsinc.com
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.