Children's Art Supply Sets Recalled by Creative Kids Inc.

Children's Art Supply Sets

Date of Recall
2003-06-05

CPSC Release Number
03-138

Manufactured In
China

Company Phone Number
(888) 678-8697

Units
1,400

Manufacturer
Creative Kids Inc. of Monsey, N.Y.

Sold By
Bigg's stores in Ohio and Kentucky from August 2002 through March 2003 for about $16.

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

Injuries/Incidents
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.

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."

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.

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 Web site at www.creativekidsinc.com

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