CPSC Recall in 2018: Discount School Supply Recalls Crayons Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

Updated on January 18, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 18-744

Date: May 17, 2018

Product Name: Colorations™ brand extra-large crayons

Recall Description:

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.

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 2,200

Incidents:

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

Sold At:

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

Manufactured In:

China