Skacel Collection Recalls FlipStix Knitting Needles Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2019-11-06 · 20017
Hazards
The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.
Recall
Number
20017
Date
2019-11-06
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
US 6 (4.0mm) addi® FlipStix knitting needles
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Gustav Selter GmbH Co. & KG, of Germany
Retailer(s)
Independent yarn stores nationwide from November 2018 through August 2019 for about $20.
Importer(s)
Skacel Collection Inc., of Seattle, Wash
Country of manufacture
Germany
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.