CPSC, L.L. Bean Announce Recall of Safety Kits
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2006-01-24). Hazards: ingestion. About 4,100 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 06071 |
| Published | 2006-01-24 |
| Last updated | 2024-04-29 |
| Product category | Safety/Emergency Tool Kits |
| Products | Auto Safety Kit, Auto Aid in a Bottle, Winter Safety Kit, and Outdoorsman in a Bottle |
| Firm named in the title | L.L. Bean |
| Firms | L.L. Bean, of Freeport, Maine (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | United States |
| Units (US) | 4,100 |
| Hazard classes | ingestion |
| Remedy classes | replace, new instructions |
| Sold | L.L. Bean's stores, catalogs and Web sites sold these kits from August 2005 through November 2005 for between $20 and $60. |
Description
Each kit contains a variety of safety equipment including a "Forever Flashlight," which does not use batteries. Shaking the flashlight for 30 seconds provides about 5 minutes of light. The Outdoorsman in a Bottle kit contains a compass. Other items which could be included in the kits include gloves, a blanket, emergency vest, a water bottle, a rain poncho and a knife. L.L. Bean is written on the bottle or blanket with these kits.
Hazard
The products have a flashlight that relies on a powerful magnet and copper coil for manual recharging. The magnet adversely affects the polarity of the compass rendering it unreliable. The magnet could be powerful enough to disrupt a heart patient's Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD). The product's packaging lacks appropriate warning information.
Remedy
Consumers with recalled kits should contact L.L. Bean immediately to receive a free warning label for the flashlight. Consumers with Outdoorsman in a Bottle kits will receive a free replacement compass/whistle.
Incidents and injuries
There have been no reported incidents or injuries.
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