L.L.Bean Recalls Knife with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2018-04-12). Hazards: laceration. About 600 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 18736 |
| Published | 2018-04-12 |
| Last updated | 2018-04-12 |
| Products | Allagash fixed blade hunting knife with sheath |
| Firm named in the title | L.L.Bean |
| Firms | Nextorch Industries Co. LTD, of China (manufacturer); L.L.Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine (importer); L.L.Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine (distributor) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 600 |
| Hazard classes | laceration |
| Remedy classes | replace, stop use |
| Sold | L.L.Bean stores nationwide, L.L.Bean catalogs and online at llbean.com from August 2017 to February 2018 for about $90. |
Description
This recall involves the Allagash fixed blade hunting knife with sheath. The sheath measures 7 inches long by 2 inches wide, is made of brown leather and contains white stitching down one side. The knife blade measures 3.55 inches long by 1 inch wide, is made of stainless steel and is attached to a light brown handle. L.L.Bean is embossed on the brown leather sheath and engraved on the top of the knife blade near handle on one side. The recalled knife with sheath has the product identification number 501794 printed on the green box in which the knife is packaged.
Hazard
The knife blade can cut through the protective leather sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the knife with sheath, and cover and store in a safe area out of the reach of children. Contact L.L.Bean for a free replacement sheath. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.
Incidents and injuries
L.L.Bean has received three reports of the knife cutting through the leather sheath, resulting in minor cuts to consumers’ hands.
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