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

U.S. CPSCFireBurnsMar 11, 2005
Recalled Yarn
Recalled Yarn

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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.

Incidents & injuries

Bernat has received two reports of garments made of the recalled yarn burning, with one person receiving singed eyebrows.

Product 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

Sold on

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

Contact the company

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

What should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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