L.L. Bean Recalls Snowshoes Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recall 17733 · Mar 7, 2017 · L.L. Bean
3,000
units affected
3,000
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 17733
- Date
- Mar 7, 2017
- Company
- L.L. Bean
- Units affected
- 3,000
- Product
- Snowshoes and snowshoe packages
- Remedy
- Refund
- Hazard
- Falls
The product
This recall involves the L.L. Bean Adventure Adjustable Snowshoes 25"-30" and L.L. Bean Adventure Adjustable Snowshoe Package 25"-30". The recalled snowshoes have an aluminum frame with Boa bindings and a deck made from polyethylene with "ADVENTURE ADJ 25-30" printed on the side and "L.L. Bean" printed on the front. They were sold in red (Carbon Chili) and blue (Glacier/Teal) and can be worn with men's or women's winter boots. The recalled snowshoe package includes the recalled snowshoes, adjustable snowshoe poles and a bag.
What can happen
The plastic material on the snowshoes can weaken and break during use, posing a fall hazard to users.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the snowshoes and contact L.L. Bean for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received four reports of the plastic on the snowshoes cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- L.L. Bean stores nationwide, L.L. Bean catalog and online at www.llbean.com from November 2016 through February 2017 for about $170 for the snowshoes and $200 for the snowshoe package.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled snowshoes and snowshoe packages?
Consumers should immediately stop using the snowshoes and contact L.L. Bean for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
The plastic material on the snowshoes can weaken and break during use, posing a fall hazard to users.
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.