Spinrite Bernat Tizzy Yarn recall: Entanglement Hazard
Spinrite Recalls Bernat Tizzy Yarn Due to Entanglement Hazard
Why was Spinrite Bernat Tizzy Yarn recalled?
In finished knit or crochet items, the yarn can unravel or snag and form a loop, posing an entanglement hazard to young children.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. 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 to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Bernat Tizzy Yarn
- Company
- Spinrite Yarns LP, of Washington, N.C.
- Quantity
- About 620,000 in the U.S and about 220,000 in Canada
- 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.
- Recall date
- March 19, 2015
- Incidents / injuries
- Bernat has received two reports of children becoming entangled from unraveling or snagging yarn blankets. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
The recall includes all 11 colors of Bernat brand Tizzy Yarn. The yarn was sold as a ball or skein in a 3.5-ounce package with a paper sleeve. The green sleeve has a striped border with a photo of a baby in a knitted sweater and "Bernat" printed in all white capital letters and "Tizzy" printed in yellow and orange letters. UPC codes included in the recall are printed under the barcode on the paper sleeve. Below is a full listing of the color numbers, color names and UPC codes included in the recall. Color # Color Name UPC 24005 Marshmallow White 057355350380 24114 Playtime Denim 057355375970 24128 Blue Skies 057355350397 24230 Sweet Green Pea 057355350403 24305 Pixie Purple 057355350410 24412 Red Riding Hood 057355375987 24421 Posey Pink 057355350427 24611 Dandelion Yellow 057355350434 24627 Playtime 057355366336 24628 Creamsicle 057355350441 24711 Day Dream 057355355521