The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced the recall of the following products. Consumers should stop using recalled products unless otherwise instructed. Consumers can submit reports of harm to CPSC’s searchable online product safety database at www.SaferProducts.gov. A searchable food and medical product recall database is available at www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/default.htm.
Hazard: Crafting yard used in knit or crochet items can unravel or snag and form a loop, entangling young children.
Description: All 11 colors of Bernat brand Tizzy Yarn are recalled. The yarn was sold as a ball or skein in a 3.5-ounce package with a paper sleeve. UPC codes included in the recall are printed under the barcode on the paper sleeve. Color numbers, names and UPC codes include 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 posy pink 057355350427; 24611 dandelion yellow 057355350434; 24627 playtime 057355366336; 24628 creamsicle 057355350441; and 24711 day dream 057355355521.
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 $4.50 to $5.
Remedy: Keep the yarn or finished projects out of the reach of young children, and contact Bernat for a refund.
Contact: Call 844-418-7973 or visit www.bernat.com.
