Recalls / 2005-03-11
CPSC, Bernat Yarn Announce Recall of "Fur Out" Yarn
05135 · Recalled 2005-03-11 · CPSC page
Description
All 17 Bernat "Fur Out" yarn colors are involved in this recall. The recalled yarn can be identified by UPC numbers beginning with "05735527" and ending with one of the following numbers: 1319 1326 1333 1340 1357 1364 1371 1388 1395 1401 1685 2583 2590 2606 2613 2620 2637
Hazards
"Fur Out" yarn is flammable when used as the sole yarn in a garment. Garments constructed of "Fur Out" yarn are dangerously flammable when exposed to a flame, posing a burn risk to consumers.
Reported injuries
Bernat has received two reports of garments made of the recalled yarn burning, with one person receiving singed eyebrows.
Remedy
Consumers should stop using Bernat "Fur Out" yarn and items made with Bernat "Fur Out" yarn immediately and contact the manufacturer for instructions on how to return the products and receive a full refund.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Bernat "Fur Out" yarn | About 730,000 1.75-ounce balls of yarn |
Parties
- Manufacturer
- Spin Rite LP
- Made in
- Turkey
- Sold at
- Yarn, craft, in Canada, since April 2004, for, $6 per ball.
Consumer contact
Contact Bernat Yarn at (800) 641-5634 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday or visit the firm's Web site at http://www.bernat.com
Source: CPSC recall 05135. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.