Bernat Yarn Recall of "Fur Out" Yarn
Bernat "Fur Out" yarn
Date of Recall
2005-03-11CPSC Release Number
05-135Manufactured In
Turkey.Company Phone Number
(800) 641-5634Units
About 730,000 1.75-ounce balls of yarnImporter
Spin Rite LP of Ontario, CanadaSold By
Yarn and craft stores nationwide and in Canada since April 2004 for between $4 and $6 per ball.Problem/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.Injuries/Incidents
Bernat has received two reports of garments made of the recalled yarn burning, with one person receiving singed eyebrows.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 |
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.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.comRecall Comments
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