Reported Mar 19, 2015
Spinrite Recalls Bernat Tizzy Yarn Due to Entanglement Hazard
Spinrite Yarns LP of Washington, N.C.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the yarn or finished yarn projects, keep them out of the reach of young children, and contact Bernat for a full refund.
Firm contact: Bernat toll-free (844) 418-7973 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at www.bernat.com and click on the "Tizzy Recall" under the Help section at the button of the page for more information.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Bernat Tizzy Yarn
- Amount recalled
- About 620,000 in the U.S and about 220,000 in Canada
Where it was sold
Sold at Jo-Ann Stores, Michaels and other craft retail stores nationwide and online at www.yarnspirations.com from April 2012 through February 2015 for between $4.50 and $5..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
In finished knit or crochet items, the yarn can unravel or snag and form a loop, posing an entanglement hazard to young children.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: Bernat has received two reports of children becoming entangled from unraveling or snagging yarn blankets. No injuries have been reported.
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