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InjuryNovember 6, 2019CPSC #20017

Skacel Collection Recalls FlipStix Knitting Needles Due to Laceration Hazard

Product
Other Products
Units affected
270
Remedy
refund

What was recalled

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.

Injuries

The firm has received three reports of the needle shafts splitting. No injuries have been reported.

Made in

Germany

Where it was sold

  • Independent yarn stores nationwide from November 2018 through August 2019 for about $20.

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Recalled knitting needles
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