Laceration

Skacel Collection Recalls FlipStix Knitting Needles Due to Laceration Hazard

Recalled 2019-11-06. Laceration hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.

About 270Units
2019-11-06Recall date
YesInjuries

The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.

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.
The 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.
The 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.

The details

ProductsUS 6 (4.0mm) addi® FlipStix knitting needles
Made byGustav Selter GmbH Co. & KG
Imported bySkacel Collection Inc
Made inGermany
CPSC recall number20017
What a recall entitles you to

A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.

Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.

The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.

Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.

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