CPSCGeneral Alert
L.L. Bean Recalls Knives with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard
Published: October 22, 2015Recall ID: 16704Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The knife can cut through the sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Hunting Knives with Sheath
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/LL-Bean-Recalls-Knives-with-sheath |
| Title | L.L. Bean Recalls Knives with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard |
| Images › 1 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Knife with Sheath.jpg |
| Images › 1 › Caption | L.L. Bean GTO Hunting Knife and Sheath |
| Images › 2 › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/LLBean_296435_3%20%282%29.jpg |
| Images › 2 › Caption | Recalled L.L. Bean Sheath |
| Hazards › Name | The knife can cut through the sheath, posing a laceration hazard. |
| Injuries › Name | None reported. |
| Products › Name | Hunting Knives with Sheath |
| Products › Type | Knives |
| Products › Category I D | 68180 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 300 |
| Recall I D | 6550 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should immediately stop using the knife sheath and contact the firm to receive a free replacement sheath. |
| Importers › Name | L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine |
| Retailers › Name | L.L. Bean retail stores nationwide, catalog and online at www.LLBean.com from June 2015 through September 2015 for about $90. |
| Recall Date | 2015-10-22T00:00:00 |
| Description | 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. |
| Distributors › Name | L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine |
| Recall Number | 16704 |
| Remedy Options › Option | Replace |
| Consumer Contact | 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. |
| Last Publish Date | 2015-10-22T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › Country | China |