CPSC recall 13-282, announced September 11, 2013, covers L.L.Bean Deluxe Packaway Boat Carts (about 2,200 units). The cart's plastic wheel rims can burst when the rubber tires are over-inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers. The notice cites 2 incident reports. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 555-9717, or go to www.llbean.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The cart's plastic wheel rims can burst when the rubber tires are over-inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- L.L.Bean
- Recall number
- 13-282
- Units
- About 2,200
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Distributor
- L.L.Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine
L.L.Bean Deluxe Packaway Boat Carts
CPSC product type: Sports Equipment & Accessories
Recall contact information
L.L.Bean Inc., at (800) 555-9717 anytime, or online at www.llbean.com and click on Product Recall and Safety Info at the bottom of the home page for more information.
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