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Product recall · CPSCNovember 6, 2019Serious
Skacel Collection FlipStix Knitting Needles
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Risk of severe physical injury.
What it looks like
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What 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.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 270
- Recall date
- November 6, 2019
- Brand
- Gustav Selter GmbH Co. & KG, of Germany, Skacel Collection Inc., of Seattle, Wash
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received three reports of the needle shafts splitting. No injuries have been reported.
Independent yarn stores nationwide from November 2018 through August 2019 for about $20.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Skacel Collection Recalls FlipStix Knitting Needles Due to Laceration Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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