CPSC Recall in 2005: CPSC, Bernat Yarn Announce Recall of "Fur Out" Yarn

Updated on January 18, 2026.

See the recall details below. You can also see similar information for other consumer product recalls in 2005.

Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 05-135

Date: March 10, 2005

Product Name: Bernat "Fur Out" yarn

Recall 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:13191326133313401357136413711388139514011685258325902606261326202637 

Hazard Description:

"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.

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Refund

Units: About 730,000 1.75-ounce balls of yarn

Incidents:

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

Sold At:

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

Manufactured In:

Turkey