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CPSCRecalled Mar 11, 2005 · #05135

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

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.

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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

Product details

Product
Bernat "Fur Out" yarn
Type
Arts & Crafts
Manufacturer
Spin Rite LP of Ontario, Canada
Model numbers
UPCs
057355271319, 057355271326, 057355271333, 057355271340, 057355271357, 057355271364, 057355271371, 057355271388, 057355271395, 057355271401, 057355271685, 057355272583, 057355272590, 057355272606, 057355272613, 057355272620, 057355272637
Sold at
Yarn and craft stores nationwide and in Canada, since April 2004, for between $4 and $6 per ball.
Made in
Turkey

What you should 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.

View the official CPSC notice