CPSCJune 5, 2003

CPSC, Creative Kids Inc. Announce Recall of Children's

CPSC, Creative Kids Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Art Supply Sets

Why was CPSC, Creative Kids Inc. Announce Recall of Children's recalled?

The sets contain mini-cutters with razor blades, which pose a laceration hazard to young children.

What should I do if I have this product?

Consumers should remove the mini-cutters from the set and return them to Creative Kids to get a free pack of colored paper clips. 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

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.

Product
Children's Art Supply Sets
Company
Creative Kids Inc. of Monsey, N.Y.
Quantity
1,400
Sold at
Bigg's stores in Ohio and Kentucky, from August 2002 through March 2003, for about $16.
Recall date
June 5, 2003
Incidents / injuries
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.
Agency
CPSC

Product description

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."

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