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

Recall 16-704 · October 22, 2015 · L.L. Bean

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

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
16-704 (CPSC)
Recall date
October 22, 2015
Brand
L.L. Bean
Category
Candles and household goods
Products
Hunting Knives with Sheath
Hazard
Laceration Hazard
Hazard type
Laceration and cuts
Remedy
Replace
Units
About 300
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
October 22, 2015

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • Hunting Knives with Sheath · About 300 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: L.L. Bean retail stores nationwide, catalog and online at www.LLBean.com from June 2015 through September 2015 for about $90.; L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine.

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.

Recall history and context

L.L. Bean appears in 11 CPSC recalls on record. See all L.L. Bean recalls.

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 166 recalls in the candles and household goods category, 33 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

Hunting Knives with Sheath (About 300 units). L.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Laceration Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

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

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on October 22, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.