CPSC recall · Reported October 22, 2015
L.L. Bean Recalls Knives with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard
The knife can cut through the sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
L.l. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine recalled The recall includes the L.L. Bean GTO Hunting Knife with Sheath with product identificati….
L.L. Bean Recalls Knives with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard was recalled by L.l. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine in October 22, 2015. Reason: The knife can cut through the sheath, posing a laceration hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the knife sheath and contact the firm to receive …. Verify recall #16704 with the CPSC before acting.
The recall
L.l. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine issued this CPSC recall-The knife can cut through the sheath, posing a laceration hazard..
- None
- agency class
- October 22, 2015
- reported
Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #16704 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
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.
Reason for recall
The knife can cut through the sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
Remedy, what to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the knife sheath and contact the firm to receive a free replacement sheath.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
| Severity class | Not classified by agency |
| Status | Active |
| Recall number | 16704 |
| Date reported | October 22, 2015 |
| Date initiated | October 22, 2015 |
| Recalling firm | L.l. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine |
| Affected scope | About 300 |
| 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 immediately stop using the knife sheath and contact the firm to receive a free replacement sheath.
- Check the recall number (16704) 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
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