CPSC, Bernat Yarn Announce Recall of "Fur Out" Yarn
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2005-03-11). Hazards: fire, burn. About 730,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 05135 |
| Published | 2005-03-11 |
| Last updated | 2024-09-25 |
| Product category | Arts & Crafts |
| Products | Bernat "Fur Out" yarn |
| Firm named in the title | Bernat Yarn |
| Firms | Spin Rite LP of Ontario, Canada (manufacturer) |
| Manufactured in | Turkey |
| Units (US) | 730,000 |
| UPC / GTIN | 00057355271319, 00057355271326, 00057355271333, 00057355271340, 00057355271357, 00057355271364, 00057355271371, 00057355271388, 00057355271395, 00057355271401, 00057355271685, 00057355272583, 00057355272590, 00057355272606, 00057355272613, 00057355272620, 00057355272637 |
| Hazard classes | fire, burn |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Yarn and craft stores nationwide and in Canada, since April 2004, for between $4 and $6 per ball. |
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
Hazard
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.
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.
Incidents and injuries
Bernat has received two reports of garments made of the recalled yarn burning, with one person receiving singed eyebrows.
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