Skacel Collection Recalls FlipStix Knitting Needles Due to Laceration Hazard

The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.

Recall #: 20017
Affected scope: About 270

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Gustav Selter GmbH Co. & Kg, of Germany recalled This recall involves US 6 (4.0mm diameter) FlipStix in 6" and 8" long knitting needles. T….

Skacel Collection Recalls FlipStix Knitting Needles Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by Gustav Selter GmbH Co. & Kg, of Germany in November 6, 2019. Reason: The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knitting needles and contact the sto…. Verify recall #20017 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Gustav Selter GmbH Co. & Kg, of Germany issued this CPSC recall-The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard..

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agency class: November 6, 2019
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #20017 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

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Product 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.

Reason for recall

The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.

Remedy, what to do

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.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	20017
Date reported	November 6, 2019
Date initiated	November 6, 2019
Recalling firm	Gustav Selter GmbH Co. & Kg, of Germany
Affected scope	About 270
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled knitting needles and contact the store where purchased for a full refund in …

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The shaft of the knitting needle can split or burst, posing a laceration hazard.

What should consumers do? ▼

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.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on November 6, 2019. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 20017.

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Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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