L.L.Bean Recalls Boat Carts for Canoes and Kayaks; Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-09-11). Hazards: explosion, injury. About 2,200 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13282 |
| Published | 2013-09-11 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-26 |
| Product category | Sports Equipment & Accessories |
| Products | L.L.Bean Deluxe Packaway Boat Carts |
| Firm named in the title | L.L.Bean |
| Firms | L.L.Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 2,200 |
| Hazard classes | explosion, injury |
| Remedy classes | new instructions |
| Sold | L.L.Bean stores nationwide, L.L.Bean's catalog and online at www.llbean.com from March 2012 through June 2013 for about $100. |
Description
This recall involves L.L.Bean's Deluxe Packaway Boat Carts used to haul canoes and kayaks into or out of the water by hand. The carts have a white and blue aluminum frame with rubber tires and have two black nylon straps marked L.L.Bean. The carts weigh about seven pounds.
Hazard
The cart's plastic wheel rims can burst when the rubber tires are over-inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should call L.L.Bean or go to the firm's website for new instructions and psi stickers to put on the wheels of the cart. Do not add air to the tires until reviewing the new instructions on the maximum inflation level or psi.
Incidents and injuries
L.L.Bean has received two reports of the plastic wheel rims on the cart bursting, resulting in bruises to a consumer who was struck by broken, flying pieces. No injuries were reported in the second incident.
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