Skacel Collection Recalls FlipStix Knitting Needles Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 20017. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 20017 has the recall date 6 Nov 2019. The notice names the firm Gustav Selter GmbH Co. & KG. The recall has about 270 units. The median CPSC recall of 2019 has 5,400 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Laceration.
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received three reports of the needle shafts splitting. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 270 |
| Remedy options | Refund |
| 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. |
| Product | US 6 (4.0mm) addi® FlipStix knitting needles, 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 |
| Made in | Germany |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 270Median of 2019: 5,400
- CPSC recalls of 2019
- 241
- Recalls of 2019 with one of the same hazards
- 9%
- Recalls on the register that name Gustav Selter GmbH Co. & KG
- 1
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 20017. https://recallregister.com/product/8692-skacel-collection-recalls-flipstix-knitting-needles-due-to-laceration/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 20017 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received three reports of the needle shafts splitting. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Independent yarn stores nationwide from November 2018 through August 2019 for about $20.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 20017?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Refund
- How many units are in CPSC recall 20017?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 270