CPSC, Damo Plus Corp. Announce Recall of Children's School Supply Sets
Source: CPSC Recall #03036
Recall Date
2002-11-12
Manufacturer
Damo Plus Corp., of Vernon, Calif.
Units Affected
About 26,000
Products Involved
Children's School Supply Sets
Hazard
The sets contain razor knives, which pose a laceration hazard to children.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately take these razor knives away from children and return the pencil sets to the store where they purchased them, for a refund.
Reported Injuries
Damo Plus has not received any reports of injuries from these pencil sets.
Sold At
Discount and dollar stores in California, Texas, Washington, and Maryland sold the sets, between June and October 2002, for about $1.
Manufactured In
China
Full Recall Description
The school supply sets were sold in 8-inch plastic cases. The sets included the razor knife, pencils, scissors, a ruler, an eraser, a compass, and a tube of glue. Writing on the plastic cases includes "LITTLE WHITE," "LITTLE ARTIST," "GOOD FRIENDS," or "ZHONG BAIO REN." The cases are blue, pink yellow or purple and have pictures of children or animals. These sets were sold in plastic bags with cardboard headers marked "10 PCS SET PENCIL CASE & PENCIL HOLDER," and "MADE IN CHINA."
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28