Bernat Recalls Tizzy Yarn Due to Entanglement Hazard

RECALL SUMMARY

Name of product:  Bernat Tizzy Yarn

TORONTO, March 19, 2015 /CNW/ - Hazard identified: In finished knit or crochet items, the yarn can unravel or snag and form a loop, posing an entanglement hazard to young children.

Remedy: 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.

Consumer contact:  Bernat toll-free at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at www.bernat.com/recall.

RECALL DETAILS

Units:  Approximately 190,000 units of yarn have been sold in Canada

Product description: The recall includes all 11 colours of Bernat Tizzy Yarn. The yarn was sold as a ball or skein in a 100 gram (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 colour numbers, colour names and UPC codes included in the recall:

Colour Code	Colour Name	UPC
24005	Mashmallow 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

Time period sold: November 2011 to February 26, 2015

Sold at: Michaels, Walmart and other craft stores across Canada

Importer: Spinrite Limited Partnership of Listowel, Ontario, Canada

Manufactured In: China

SOURCE Spinrite LP

Bernat toll-free at [phone] from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday, or online at www.bernat.com/recall.

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