Safest arts & crafts, ranked

20 brands ranked by a transparent safety score: CPSC recall history (weighted by severity and recency) balanced against safety certifications. This ranks brands by safety record, not product quality — and a recall isn't proof a brand is unsafe, nor is its absence proof it's safe.

1. #1B
   Borden 1 recall(s)
   97

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2. #2C
   Creative Handweavers 1 recall(s)
   97

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3. #3
   Curiosity Kits 1 recall(s)
   97

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4. #4
   MacPherson's 1 recall(s)
   97

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5. #5M
   Marx Brush Manufacturing 1 recall(s)
   97

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6. #6P
   Plaid Enterprises 1 recall(s)
   97

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7. #7
   Provo Craft 1 recall(s)
   97

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8. #8T
   Tahki Imports 1 recall(s)
   97

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9. #9C
   Creative Kids 1 recall(s)
   96

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10. #10
    Spinrite 1 recall(s)
    96

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11. #11
    Pace Products 1 recall(s)
    95

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12. #12
    Rose Art Industries 1 recall(s)
    95

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13. #13
    Ningbo Golden Time Gifts and Crafts 1 recall(s)
    93

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14. #14
    Spin Master 1 recall(s)
    93

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15. #15G
    Goula 1 recall(s)
    91

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16. #16
    Spin Rite 1 recall(s)
    91

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17. #17
    Milton Bradley 2 recall(s)
    91

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18. #18
    Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 3 recall(s)
    81

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19. #19
    Discount School Supply 9 recall(s)
    59

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20. #20
    J.C. Penney 9 recall(s)
    50

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Ranking combines public CPSC recall data with curated certification listings. The score is a safety signal, not a guarantee, and reflects brand-level (not model-level) data. Confirm current recall and certification status before buying. Some links are affiliate links — see our disclosure.