CPSCOctober 22, 2015

L.L. Bean Knives with Sheath recall: Laceration Hazard

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

Why was L.L. Bean Knives with Sheath recalled?

The knife can cut through the sheath, posing a laceration hazard.

What should I do if I have this product?

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

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
Hunting Knives with Sheath
Company
L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine
Quantity
About 300
Sold at
L.L. Bean retail stores nationwide, catalog and online at www.LLBean.com from June 2015 through September 2015 for about $90.
Recall date
October 22, 2015
Incidents / injuries
None reported.
Agency
CPSC

Product 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.

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