The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15101·Announced 2015-03-19

Spinrite Recalls Bernat Tizzy Yarn Due to Entanglement Hazard

Spinrite Yarns LP is recalling Bernat Tizzy Yarn because it can unravel or snag, posing an entanglement hazard to young children.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (entanglement hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria in the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Spinrite Yarns LP is recalling approximately 620,000 units of Bernat Tizzy Yarn sold in the United States and 220,000 units in Canada. The recall includes all 11 colors of the yarn, which was sold as a ball or skein in a 3.5-ounce package with a paper sleeve. The product was sold at Jo-Ann Stores, Michaels, and other craft retail stores nationwide, as well as online at yarnspirations.com, from April 2012 through February 2015 for between $4.50 and $5.00.

The recall was issued because the yarn can unravel or snag in finished knit or crochet items, forming a loop that poses an entanglement hazard to young children. Bernat has received two reports of children becoming entangled from unraveling or snagging yarn blankets, but no injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the yarn or any finished yarn projects and keep them out of the reach of young children. Consumers may contact Bernat toll-free at (844) 418-7973 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.bernat.com and click on the "Tizzy Recall" under the Help section for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Bernat Tizzy Yarn
Manufacturer
Spinrite Yarns LP, of Washington, N.C.
Category
Consumer Product — Arts & Crafts
Hazard
Affected units
620,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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