L.L.Bean Recalls Knife with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

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

Recall #: 18736
Affected scope: About 600

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

Nextorch Industries Co. LTD, of China recalled This recall involves the Allagash fixed blade hunting knife with sheath. The sheath measu….

L.L.Bean Recalls Knife with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert) was recalled by Nextorch Industries Co. LTD, of China in April 12, 2018. Reason: The knife blade can cut through the protective leather sheath, posing a laceration hazard.. Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the knife with sheath, and cover and store in a s…. Verify recall #18736 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

Nextorch Industries Co. LTD, of China issued this CPSC recall-The knife blade can cut through the protective leather sheath, posing a laceration hazard..

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agency class: April 12, 2018
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #18736 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 the Allagash fixed blade hunting knife with sheath. The sheath measures 7 inches long by 2 inches wide, is made of brown leather and contains white stitching down one side. The knife blade measures 3.55 inches long by 1 inch wide, is made of stainless steel and is attached to a light brown handle. L.L.Bean is embossed on the brown leather sheath and engraved on the top of the knife blade near handle on one side. The recalled knife with sheath has the product identification number 501794 printed on the green box in which the knife is packaged.

Reason for recall

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

Remedy, what to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the knife with sheath, and cover and store in a safe area out of the reach of children. Contact L.L.Bean for a free replacement sheath. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.

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	18736
Date reported	April 12, 2018
Date initiated	April 12, 2018
Recalling firm	Nextorch Industries Co. LTD, of China
Affected scope	About 600
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 with sheath, and cover and store in a safe area out of the reach of children. C…

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

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Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 12, 2018. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 18736.

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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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