Skacel Collection Recalls FlipStix Knitting Needles Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 20017 · Nov 6, 2019 · Skacel Collection
270
units affected
270
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 20017
- Date
- Nov 6, 2019
- Company
- Skacel Collection
- Units affected
- 270
- Product
- US 6 (4.0mm) addi® FlipStix knitting needles
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Cuts
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.
What can happen
The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
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 where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received three reports of the needle shafts splitting. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Independent yarn stores nationwide from November 2018 through August 2019 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled us 6 (4.0mm) addi® flipstix knitting needles?
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.
What is the hazard?
The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.