FlipStix Knitting Needles (Skacel) – Laceration Risk (2019)
Hazard assessment based on recall description.
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Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Product
US 6 (4.0mm) addi® FlipStix knitting needles
Brand
Gustav Selter GmbH Co. & KG, of Germany
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in CPSC notice. Check official source for details.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Gustav Selter GmbH Co. & KG, of Germany is recalling US 6 (4.0mm) addi® FlipStix knitting needles. The hazard is: The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.. Based on CPSC recall notice.
Summary derived from CPSC notice
The following details were not provided by CPSC: UPC codes.
Reason for Recall
As stated by CPSC
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.
Reported concern (CPSC)
The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.
Recommended Action
Per CPSC guidance
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.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) directly.
View official CPSC recall noticePage updated: Jan 9, 2026