Children's Stationery Sets
CPSC Recall #07-126 — March 12, 2007
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 07-126 |
| Recall Date | March 12, 2007 |
| Remedy Type | Dispose, Refund |
| Units Affected | About 360 |
| Importer | Tri-Star International Inc., of Newark, Calif. |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| Dollar stores in northern California from January 2005 through March 2007 for about $1. |
Product
Children's Stationery Sets
Description
WASHINGTON, D.C. - In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), Tri-Star International Inc., of Newark, Calif., is voluntarily recalling about 360 Children's Stationery Sets. The children's stationery set contains a razor blade cutter with a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard to young children.Name of product: Children's Stationery SetsUnits: About 360Importer: Tri-Star International Inc., of Newark, Calif.Hazard: The children's stationery set contains a razor blade cutter with a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard to young children.Incidents/Injuries: None reported.Description: The recall involves Cooky Stationery Sets, which include a pencil, various color markers, plastic scissors, erasers and the razor blade cutter. The cardboard backing of the set reads, "Cooky Staitonery (sic) Set." "Cooky Stationery" is written on the erasers and markers.Sold at: Dollar stores in northern California from January 2005 through March 2007 for about $1.Manufactured in: ChinaRemedy: Consumers should immediately take the razor blade cutter away from children and dispose of it. Consumers can return the set to the store for a refund.Consumer Contact: For additional information, contact CPSC's Hotline at (800) 638-2772 anytime.
Hazard
The children's stationery set contains a razor blade cutter with a sharp edge, posing a laceration hazard to young children.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported.
Remedy Instructions
Consumers should immediately take the razor blade cutter away from children and dispose of it. Consumers can return the set to the store for a refund.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Dispose, Refund at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Dispose, Refund) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.