L.L. Bean Recalls Knives with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard
CPSC recall 16704 · announced October 22, 2015 · L.l. Bean · 300 units affected
The product
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.
The hazard
The knife can cut through the sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
Consumers should immediately stop using the knife sheath and contact the firm to receive a free replacement sheath. Remedy type: Replace
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): None reported.
Sold at: L.L. Bean retail stores nationwide, catalog and online at www.LLBean.com from June 2015 through September 2015 for about $90.
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.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.