Skacel FlipStix Knitting Needles recalled due to Laceration Hazard
- Starting date:
- November 14, 2019
- Posting date:
- November 14, 2019
- Type of communication:
- Consumer Product Recall
- Subcategory:
- Hobby/Craft Items
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Product Safety
- Audience:
- General Public
- Identification number:
- RA-71581
Last updated: 2019-11-14
Summary
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Product:
Skacel FlipStix Knitting Needles in US 6 (4.0mm diameter) in 15cm (6") and 20cm (8") lengths. -
Issue:
The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard. -
What to do:
Immediately stop using the needles and return them to the place of purchase a full refund or store voucher.
Affected products
Skacel FlipStix Knitting Needles in US 6 (4.0mm diameter) in 15cm (6") and 20cm (8") lengths
Product description
This recall involves US 6 (4.0mm diameter) FlipStix in 15cm (6") and 20cm (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.
| Five Pack | UPC |
|---|---|
| 15cm (6") | 4 016431 241406 |
| 20cm (8") | 4 016431 247408 |
Hazard identified
The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.
As of November 14, 2019, the company has received no reports of incidents or injuries in Canada.
Number sold
Approximately 687 units of the affected products were sold in Canada.
Time period sold
The affected products were sold from December 2014 to September 2019.
Place of origin
Manufactured in Germany.
Companies
- Distributor
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Wool & Wicker Sales Ltd.
Richmond
British Columbia
CANADA
- Importer
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Skacel Collection Inc.
Seattle
Washington
UNITED STATES
- Manufacturer
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Gustav Selter GmbH Co. & KG
GERMANY
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What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled needles and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or store voucher.
For more information, consumers may contact Wool & Wicker Sales Ltd. by email, online, or toll free at 1-866-966-5945 Monday through Friday, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. PST, and Saturday from 7:00 am to 3:00 pm PST.
Please note that the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act prohibits recalled products from being redistributed, sold or even given away in Canada.
Health Canada would like to remind Canadians to report any health or safety incidents related to the use of this product or any other consumer product or cosmetic by filling out the Consumer Product Incident Report Form.
This recall is also posted on the OECD Global Portal on Product Recalls website. You can visit this site for more information on other international consumer product recalls.