Product Recall Number: 20-017
Why was US 6 (4.0mm) addi® FlipStix knitting needles recalled?
The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Recall Number: 20-017
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2019-11-06
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: US 6 (4.0mm) addi® FlipStix knitting needles
Description: 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 Description: The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 270
Incidents: The firm has received three reports of the needle shafts splitting. No injuries have been reported.
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.
Importers: Skacel Collection Inc., of Seattle, Wash
Manufacturers: Gustav Selter GmbH Co. & KG, of Germany
Distributors: Skacel Collection Inc., of Seattle, Wash
Manufactured In: Germany
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed