CPSC recall · Reported January 24, 2006
CPSC, L.L. Bean Announce Recall of Safety Kits
The products have a flashlight that relies on a powerful magnet and copper coil for manual recharging. The magnet adversely affects the polarity of the compass rendering it unreli…
L.l. Bean, of Freeport, Maine recalled Each kit contains a variety of safety equipment including a "Forever Flashlight," which d….
CPSC, L.L. Bean Announce Recall of Safety Kits was recalled by L.l. Bean, of Freeport, Maine in January 24, 2006. Reason: The products have a flashlight that relies on a powerful magnet and copper coil for manual recharging. The ma…. Remedy: Consumers with recalled kits should contact L.L. Bean immediately to receive a free warni…. Verify recall #06071 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
L.l. Bean, of Freeport, Maine issued this CPSC recall-The products have a flashlight that relies on a powerful magnet and copper coil for manual recharging. The ma….
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- agency class
- January 24, 2006
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #06071 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.
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Product description
Each kit contains a variety of safety equipment including a "Forever Flashlight," which does not use batteries. Shaking the flashlight for 30 seconds provides about 5 minutes of light. The Outdoorsman in a Bottle kit contains a compass. Other items which could be included in the kits include gloves, a blanket, emergency vest, a water bottle, a rain poncho and a knife. L.L. Bean is written on the bottle or blanket with these kits.
Reason for recall
The products have a flashlight that relies on a powerful magnet and copper coil for manual recharging. The magnet adversely affects the polarity of the compass rendering it unreliable. The magnet could be powerful enough to disrupt a heart patient's Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD). The product's packaging lacks appropriate warning information.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers with recalled kits should contact L.L. Bean immediately to receive a free warning label for the flashlight. Consumers with Outdoorsman in a Bottle kits will receive a free replacement compass/whistle.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 06071 |
| Date reported | January 24, 2006 |
| Date initiated | January 24, 2006 |
| Recalling firm | L.l. Bean, of Freeport, Maine |
| Affected scope | About 4,100 |
| Distribution | Not disclosed |
| Official source | CPSC notice → |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
What to do with this recall
Consumers with recalled kits should contact L.L. Bean immediately to receive a free warning label for the flashlight. Consumers w…
- Check the recall number (06071) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
- Confirm the current status and remedy on the official CPSC notice before acting. CPSC notice
- Follow the documented remedy (refund, replacement, repair, or disposal) rather than general advice. What to do next
This page summarizes the official CPSC record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.
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