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Product recall · CPSCMay 17, 2018Serious
Discount School Supply Crayons
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The red crayons in the multi-color sets can contain glass, posing a laceration hazard to the user.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What 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.
Who to contact: 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,200
- Recall date
- May 17, 2018
- Brand
- Excelligence Learning Corp. d/b/a Discount School Supply, of Monterey, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received two reports of a red crayon with glass in it. No injuries have been reported.
Exclusively online at DiscountSchoolSupply.com from June 2017 through October 2017 for about $36.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Discount School Supply Recalls Crayons Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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