Skacel Collection Recalls FlipStix Knitting Needles Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2019-11-06). Hazards: explosion, laceration. About 270 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 20017 |
| Published | 2019-11-06 |
| Last updated | 2019-11-06 |
| Products | US 6 (4.0mm) addi® FlipStix knitting needles |
| Firm named in the title | Skacel Collection |
| Firms | Gustav Selter GmbH Co. & KG, of Germany (manufacturer); Skacel Collection Inc., of Seattle, Wash (importer) |
| Manufactured in | Germany |
| Units (US) | 270 |
| Hazard classes | explosion, laceration |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | Independent yarn stores nationwide from November 2018 through August 2019 for about $20. |
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.
Hazard
The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.
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.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received three reports of the needle shafts splitting. No injuries have been reported.
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