CPSC, Creative Kids Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Art Supply Sets
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2003-06-05). Hazards: laceration. About 1,400 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 03138 |
| Published | 2003-06-05 |
| Last updated | 2025-06-09 |
| Product category | Arts & Crafts |
| Products | Children's Art Supply Sets |
| Firm named in the title | Creative Kids Inc. |
| Firms | Creative Kids Inc. of Monsey, N.Y. (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 1,400 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Sold | Bigg's stores in Ohio and Kentucky, from August 2002 through March 2003, for about $16. |
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."
Hazard
The sets contain mini-cutters with razor blades, which pose a laceration hazard to young children.
Remedy
Consumers should remove the mini-cutters from the set and return them to Creative Kids to get a free pack of colored paper clips.
Incidents and 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.
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