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CPSC, Bernat Yarn Announce Recall of "Fur Out" Yarn

Reported: March 11, 2005 Initiated: March 11, 2005 #05135

Product 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

Reason for Recall

"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.

Details

Units Affected
About 730,000 1.75-ounce balls of yarn

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Recalled by Spin Rite LP of Ontario, Canada. Units affected: About 730,000 1.75-ounce balls of yarn.
Why was this product recalled?
"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.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on March 11, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05135.