CPSC2019-11-06
Skacel Collection Recalls FlipStix Knitting Needles Due to Laceration Hazard
Gustav Selter GmbH Co. & KG, of Germany
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.
Sold at
Independent yarn stores nationwide from November 2018 through August 2019 for about $20.
Affected count
About 270
Injuries reported
The firm has received three reports of the needle shafts splitting. No injuries have been reported.
Manufactured in
Germany
Remedy type
Refund
Products
US 6 (4.0mm) addi® FlipStix knitting needles
Consumer 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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2020/Skacel-Collection-Recalls-FlipStix-Knitting-Needles-Due-to-LacerationDon't want to check this manually?
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