CPSC recall 18-736, announced April 12, 2018, covers Nextorch Industries Allagash fixed blade hunting knife with sheath (about 600 units). The knife blade can cut through the protective leather sheath, posing a laceration hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the knife with sheath, and cover and store in a safe area out of the reach of children. Recall contact: call 800-555-9717, or go to www.llbean.com.
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Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The knife blade can cut through the protective leather sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Nextorch Industries
- Manufacturer
- Nextorch Industries Co. LTD, of China
- Recall number
- 18-736
- Units
- About 600
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- L.L.Bean stores nationwide, L.L.Bean catalogs and online at llbean.com from August 2017 to February 2018 for about $90.
- Importer
- L.L.Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine
- Distributor
- L.L.Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine
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 Recall & Safety Info at the bottom of the page for more information.
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