L.L. Bean Recalls Knives with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard

Active Recall Announced October 22, 2015 CPSC #16704

Quick answer

L.L. Bean Recalls Knives with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard is CPSC recall #16704, announced on October 22, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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 remedy is consumers should immediately stop using the knife sheath and contact the firm to receive a free replacement sheath.. Affected brand: L.L. Bean Inc..

Hazard

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

Recalled brands

L.L. Bean Inc.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the knife sheath and contact the firm to receive a free replacement sheath.

Recall date

October 22, 2015

Categories

Knives

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #16704?

CPSC recall #16704 covers L.L. Bean Recalls Knives with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on October 22, 2015. The CPSC cites the following hazard: 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.

What is the remedy for recall #16704?

The CPSC remedy for recall #16704 is consumers should immediately stop using the knife sheath and contact the firm to receive a free replacement sheath.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell L.L. Bean Recalls Knives with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2016/LL-Bean-Recalls-Knives-with-sheath. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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