US 6 (4.0mm) addi® FlipStix knitting needles
CPSC Recall #20-017 — November 6, 2019
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
The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
Units Affected
About 270
Sold At
Independent yarn stores nationwide from November 2018 through August 2019 for about $20.
Manufacturer
Gustav Selter GmbH Co. & KG, of Germany
Importer
Skacel Collection Inc., of Seattle, Wash
Manufactured In
Germany