L.L. Bean Recalls Snowshoes Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2017-03-07). Hazards: fall. About 3,000 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 17733 |
| Published | 2017-03-07 |
| Last updated | 2017-03-07 |
| Products | Snowshoes and snowshoe packages |
| Firm named in the title | L.L. Bean |
| Firms | Syngery Sportz, LLC/dba Yukon Charlie's (importer); L.L. Bean, of Freeport, Maine (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | Taiwan |
| Units (US) | 3,000 |
| Hazard classes | fall |
| Remedy classes | refund, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
Hazard
The plastic material on the snowshoes can weaken and break during use, posing a fall hazard to users.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the snowshoes and contact L.L. Bean for a full refund.
Incidents and injuries
The firm has received four reports of the plastic on the snowshoes cracking. No injuries have been reported.
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