L.L.Bean Recalls Boat Carts for Canoes and Kayaks; Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users

The cart's plastic wheel rims can burst when the rubber tires are over-inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 13282
Affected scope: About 2,200

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

L.L.Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine recalled This recall involves L.L.Bean's Deluxe Packaway Boat Carts used to haul canoes and kayaks….

L.L.Bean Recalls Boat Carts for Canoes and Kayaks; Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injur… was recalled by L.L.Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine in September 11, 2013. Reason: The cart's plastic wheel rims can burst when the rubber tires are over-inflated, posing an injury hazard to c…. Remedy: Consumers should call L.L.Bean or go to the firm's website for new instructions and psi s…. Verify recall #13282 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

L.L.Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine issued this CPSC recall-The cart's plastic wheel rims can burst when the rubber tires are over-inflated, posing an injury hazard to c….

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agency class: September 11, 2013
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Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13282 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.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Product description

This recall involves L.L.Bean's Deluxe Packaway Boat Carts used to haul canoes and kayaks into or out of the water by hand. The carts have a white and blue aluminum frame with rubber tires and have two black nylon straps marked L.L.Bean. The carts weigh about seven pounds.

Reason for recall

The cart's plastic wheel rims can burst when the rubber tires are over-inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should call L.L.Bean or go to the firm's website for new instructions and psi stickers to put on the wheels of the cart. Do not add air to the tires until reviewing the new instructions on the maximum inflation level or psi.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13282
Date reported	September 11, 2013
Date initiated	September 11, 2013
Recalling firm	L.L.Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine
Affected scope	About 2,200
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 should call L.L.Bean or go to the firm's website for new instructions and psi stickers to put on the wheels of the cart…

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

The cart's plastic wheel rims can burst when the rubber tires are over-inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

What should consumers do? ▼

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 11, 2013. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13282.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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