CPSCGeneral Alert
CPSC, Creative Kids Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Art Supply Sets
Published: June 5, 2003Recall ID: 03138Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The sets contain mini-cutters with razor blades, which pose a laceration hazard to young children.
Product Description & Identification
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."
Affected Products
Children's Art Supply Sets
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2003/CPSC-Creative-Kids-Inc-Announce-Recall-of-Childrens-Art-Supply-Sets- |
| Title | CPSC, Creative Kids Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Art Supply Sets |
| Hazards › Name | The sets contain mini-cutters with razor blades, which pose a laceration hazard to young children. |
| Injuries › Name | 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. |
| Products › Name | Children's Art Supply Sets |
| Products › Type | Arts & Crafts |
| Products › Category I D | 1824 |
| Products › Number Of Units | 1,400 |
| Recall I D | 2402 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should remove the mini-cutters from the set and return them to Creative Kids to get a free pack of colored paper clips. |
| Retailers › Name | Bigg's stores in Ohio and Kentucky, from August 2002 through March 2003, for about $16. |
| Recall Date | 2003-06-05T00:00:00 |
| 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." |
| Recall Number | 03138 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Creative Kids Inc. of Monsey, N.Y. |
| 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 |
| Last Publish Date | 2025-06-09T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |