CPSC2005-03-11
CPSC, Bernat Yarn Announce Recall of "Fur Out" Yarn
Spin Rite LP of Ontario, Canada
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.
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.
Sold at
Yarn and craft stores nationwide and in Canada, since April 2004, for between $4 and $6 per ball.
Affected count
About 730,000 1.75-ounce balls of yarn
Injuries reported
Bernat has received two reports of garments made of the recalled yarn burning, with one person receiving singed eyebrows.
Manufactured in
Turkey
Products
Bernat "Fur Out" yarn
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.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2005/CPSC-Bernat-Yarn-Announce-Recall-of-Fur-Out-Yarn-Don't want to check this manually?
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