L.L. Bean Recalls Knives with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard
Recall 16704 · Oct 22, 2015 · L.L. Bean
300
units affected
300
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16704
- Date
- Oct 22, 2015
- Company
- L.L. Bean
- Units affected
- 300
- Product
- Hunting Knives with Sheath
- Product type
- Knives
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Cuts
The product
The recall includes the L.L. Bean GTO Hunting Knife with Sheath with product identification number 296435 printed on the product's packaging. The knife measures 8 inches long including a 4-inch blade. The handle is made of G10 synthetic. L.L. Bean is printed on the blade and an outline of a mountain is printed on the blade. The sheath is made of black ballistic cloth, embroidered with "L.L. Bean" and an outline of mountains.
What can happen
The knife can cut through the sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the knife sheath and contact the firm to receive a free replacement sheath.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- None reported.
- Sold at
- L.L. Bean retail stores nationwide, catalog and online at www.LLBean.com from June 2015 through September 2015 for about $90.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled hunting knives with sheath?
Consumers should immediately stop using the knife sheath and contact the firm to receive a free replacement sheath.
What is the hazard?
The knife can cut through the sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
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.