Spinrite Recalls Bernat Tizzy Yarn Due to Entanglement Hazard
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 15-101 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- March 19, 2015
- Brand
- Spinrite
- Category
- Other consumer products
- Products
- Bernat Tizzy Yarn
- Hazard
- Entanglement Hazard
- Hazard type
- Suffocation and strangulation
- Remedy
- Refund
- Units
- About 620,000 in the U.S and about 220,000 in Canada
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- November 9, 2015
What was recalled
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
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Bernat Tizzy Yarn · About 620,000 in the U.S and about 220,000 in Canada units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: 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.; Spinrite Yarns LP, of Washington, N.C..
Injuries or incidents reported
Bernat has received two reports of children becoming entangled from unraveling or snagging yarn blankets. No injuries have been reported.
Consumer 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.
Recall history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 399 recalls in the other consumer products category, 68 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Bernat Tizzy Yarn (About 620,000 in the U.S and about 220,000 in Canada units). The recall includes all 11 colors of Bernat brand Tizzy Yarn.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Entanglement Hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
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.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on November 9, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.