L.L. Bean Recalls Knives with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2015-10-22). Hazards: laceration. About 300 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 16704 |
| Published | 2015-10-22 |
| Last updated | 2015-10-22 |
| Product category | Knives |
| Products | Hunting Knives with Sheath |
| Firm named in the title | L.L. Bean |
| Firms | L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine (importer); L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 300 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | L.L. Bean retail stores nationwide, catalog and online at www.LLBean.com from June 2015 through September 2015 for about $90. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The knife can cut through the sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the knife sheath and contact the firm to receive a free replacement sheath.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
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