Recalls / 2019-11-06

Skacel Collection Recalls FlipStix Knitting Needles Due to Laceration Hazard

20017 · Recalled 2019-11-06 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves US 6 (4.0mm diameter) FlipStix in 6" and 8" long knitting needles. The knitting needles have aluminum shafts that are tapered at both ends. The long shaft holds the active (unsecured) stitches of the fabric, to prevent them from unravelling, whereas the tapered ends are used to form new stitches. The knitting needles were sold in blue, red and yellow combination packages. There are five needles per pack.

Hazards

The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm has received three reports of the needle shafts splitting. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knitting needles and contact the store where purchased for a full refund in the form of a store voucher.

Products

Name	Model	Units
US 6 (4.0mm) addi® FlipStix knitting needles		About 270

Parties

Manufacturer: Gustav Selter GmbH Co. & KG
Importer: Skacel Collection Inc., of Seattle, Wash
Made in: Germany
Sold at: Independent yarn from November 2018 through August 2019 for about $20.

Consumer contact

Skacel Collection at 800-255-1278 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at recall@skacelknitting.com or online at www.skacelknitting.com/FlipStix_US6_Recall_Info for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 20017. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.