Skacel Collection · Recalled
Skacel Collection Recalls FlipStix Knitting Needles Due to Laceration Hazard
The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.
- Units
- About 270
- Reports
- 3
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20
- Remedy
- Refund
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Independent yarn stores nationwide from November 2018 through August 2019 for about $20.
- Product type
- Not stated
- Made in
- Germany
- Recalled by
- Gustav Selter GmbH Co. & KG, of Germany, Skacel Collection Inc., of Seattle, Wash
Incident log
The firm has received three reports of the needle shafts splitting. No injuries have been reported.
What the notice says to do
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.
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.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.