June 5, 2003

Creative Kids Inc. Announces Recall of Children's Art Supply Sets

Name of product: Children's Art Supply Sets

Units: 1,400

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

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

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."

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

Manufactured in: China

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.