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Discount School Supply Recalls Crayons Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

Official CPSC recall 18-744, dated May 17, 2018.

Last checked against CPSC data on Oct 15, 2026, 7:03 PM ET.

Status: Recall found CPSC

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Hazard (from the official notice)

The red crayons in the multi-color sets can contain glass, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crayons and contact Discount School Supply to obtain a free full replacement set.

Hazard (from the official notice)

The red crayons in the multi-color sets can contain glass, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

Remedy (from the official notice)

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crayons and contact Discount School Supply to obtain a free full replacement set. Discount School Supply is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Description (from the official notice)

This recall involves Colorations™ brand 200 extra-large crayon sets, including 25 red crayons. The extra-large crayons measure about 4.5 inches long and .5 inches in diameter. The crayons were packaged in a purple and yellow box with the Colorations® logo printed on the box.

Remedy options (from the official notice)

Replace

Incidents and injuries (from the official notice)

The firm has received two reports of a red crayon with glass in it. No injuries have been reported.

Where it was sold (from the official notice)

Exclusively online at DiscountSchoolSupply.com from June 2017 through October 2017 for about $36.

Consumer contact (from the official notice)

Discount School Supply at 800-338-4430 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, email at recall@discountschoolsupply.com, or online at www.discountschoolsupply.com and click on “Product Safety” for more information.

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Questions About This Recall

What is the hazard in the official notice?

The red crayons in the multi-color sets can contain glass, posing a laceration hazard to the user.

What does the official notice say to do?

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled crayons and contact Discount School Supply to obtain a free full replacement set. Discount School Supply is contacting all known purchasers directly.

Where is the official notice?

The CPSC notice is linked on this page. Compare the brand, model, and date on your label with that notice.

Register your product with the manufacturer. Registered owners can be contacted directly if there is a recall. Look for a registration card in the box or on the manufacturer's website.