L.L. Bean Recalls Ice Cleats Used During Winter Weather Due to Fall Hazard
Recall 09114 · Jan 29, 2009 · L.L. Bean
7,000
units affected
7,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09114
- Date
- Jan 29, 2009
- Company
- L.L. Bean
- Units affected
- 7,000
- Product
- Stabilicer Lite Cleats
- Product type
- Shoes, Sandals & Boots
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves Stabilicers Lite cleats with model number BNX9. The cleats are worn over footwear for traction in winter walking conditions. The recalled cleats were sold in blue, orange, and pink. Black Stabilicers Lite cleats are not included in this recall. The cleats were sold in sizes small through extra large. The name Stabilicers Lite appears in raised letters on the underside of the harness.
What can happen
The elastic harness system attaching the cleats to footwear can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cleats and contact L.L. Bean to receive a replacement or refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received two reports of the harness breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- L.L. Bean stores nationwide, LLBean.com and the L.L. Bean catalog from August 2008 through November 2008 for about $20.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled stabilicer lite cleats?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cleats and contact L.L. Bean to receive a replacement or refund.
What is the hazard?
The elastic harness system attaching the cleats to footwear can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.