Recall: L.L. Bean Recalls Knives with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard
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.
Name of product: Hunting Knives with Sheath
Units: About 300
Hazard: 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 a free replacement sheath.
Recall date: October 22, 2015
Incidents/Injuries: None reported.
Sold At: L.L. Bean retail stores nationwide, catalog and online at www.LLBean.com from June 2015 through September 2015 for about $90.
Importers: L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine
Manufactured in: China
Consumer 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.
Recall number: 16-704