Bernat Fur Out Yarn Recalled for Flammability and Burn Risk

Plain-English summary

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) and Bernat Yarn are recalling approximately 730,000 1.75-ounce balls of Bernat "Fur Out" yarn. The recall involves all 17 colors of the yarn, which can be identified by UPC numbers beginning with "05735527" and ending with specific digits listed in the official notice. The yarn was manufactured by Spin Rite LP of Ontario, Canada, and sold at yarn and craft stores nationwide and in Canada since April 2004 for between $4 and $6 per ball.

The recall is being issued because "Fur Out" yarn is flammable when used as the sole yarn in a garment. Garments constructed entirely of this yarn are dangerously flammable when exposed to a flame, posing a burn risk to consumers. Bernat has received two reports of garments made with the recalled yarn burning, with one incident resulting in a person receiving singed eyebrows.

Consumers should stop using Bernat "Fur Out" yarn and any items made with it immediately. To receive a full refund, consumers should contact Bernat Yarn at (800) 641-5634 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, or visit the company's website at http://www.bernat.com for return instructions.

The recalled product

Product

Bernat "Fur Out" yarn

Manufacturer

Spin Rite LP of Ontario, Canada

Category

Consumer Product — Arts & Crafts

Hazard

• fire
• burn-injury

Affected units

730,000

Is your product affected?

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