CPSC recall 16-704, announced October 22, 2015, covers L.L. Bean Hunting Knives with Sheath (about 300 units). The knife can cut through the sheath, posing a laceration hazard. The notice reports no incidents. Consumers should immediately stop using the knife sheath and contact the firm to receive a free replacement sheath. Recall contact: call 800-555-9717, or go to www.llbean.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The knife can cut through the sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
Incidents and injuries
None reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the knife sheath and contact the firm to receive a free replacement sheath.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- L.L. Bean
- Recall number
- 16-704
- Units
- About 300
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- L.L. Bean retail stores nationwide, catalog and online at www.LLBean.com from June 2015 through September 2015 for about $90.
- Importer
- L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine
- Distributor
- L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine
Hunting Knives with Sheath
CPSC product type: Knives
Recall contact information
L.L. Bean at 800-555-9717 daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET or online at www.llbean.com and click on the "GTO Hunting Knife Sheath" recall link at the bottom of the page for more information.
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