L.L. Bean Ice Cleats Used During Winter Weather recall: Fall Hazard
L.L. Bean Recalls Ice Cleats Used During Winter Weather Due to Fall Hazard
Why was L.L. Bean Ice Cleats Used During Winter Weather recalled?
The elastic harness system attaching the cleats to footwear can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cleats and contact L.L. Bean to receive a replacement or refund. Contact: For additional information, contact L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.llbean.com
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Stabilicer Lite Cleats
- Company
- 32 Degrees North, of Biddeford, Maine, L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine
- Quantity
- About 7,000
- Sold at
- L.L. Bean stores nationwide, LLBean.com and the L.L. Bean catalog from August 2008 through November 2008 for about $20.
- Recall date
- January 29, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received two reports of the harness breaking. No injuries have been reported.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product description
This recall involves Stabilicers Lite cleats with model number BNX9. The cleats are worn over footwear for traction in winter walking conditions. The recalled cleats were sold in blue, orange, and pink. Black Stabilicers Lite cleats are not included in this recall. The cleats were sold in sizes small through extra large. The name Stabilicers Lite appears in raised letters on the underside of the harness.