Skacel Collection FlipStix Knitting Needles recall: Laceration Hazard
Skacel Collection Recalls FlipStix Knitting Needles Due to Laceration Hazard
Why was Skacel Collection FlipStix Knitting Needles recalled?
The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.
What should I do if I have this product?
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. Contact: Skacel Collection at 800-255-1278 from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, email at [email protected] or online at www.skacelknitting.com/FlipStix_US6_Recall_Info for more information.
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- US 6 (4.0mm) addi® FlipStix knitting needles
- Company
- Gustav Selter GmbH Co. & KG, of Germany, Skacel Collection Inc., of Seattle, Wash
- Quantity
- About 270
- Sold at
- Independent yarn stores nationwide from November 2018 through August 2019 for about $20.
- Recall date
- November 6, 2019
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received three reports of the needle shafts splitting. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.