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Bernat "Fur Out" yarn

CPSC Recall #05-135 — March 10, 2005

Recall #05-135 Date: March 10, 2005 Remedy: Refund

Product

Bernat "Fur Out" yarn

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:13191326133313401357136413711388139514011685258325902606261326202637 

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.

Incidents / 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.

Units Affected

About 730,000 1.75-ounce balls of yarn

Sold At

Yarn and craft stores nationwide and in Canada since April 2004 for between $4 and $6 per ball.

Manufacturer

Spin Rite LP of Ontario, Canada

Manufactured In

Turkey

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