Recalls / 2006-01-24
CPSC, L.L. Bean Announce Recall of Safety Kits
06071 · Recalled 2006-01-24 · CPSC page
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.
Hazards
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.
Reported injuries
There have been no reported incidents or injuries.
Remedy
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.
Products
| Name | Model | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Auto Safety Kit, Auto Aid in a Bottle, Winter Safety Kit, and Outdoorsman in a Bottle | About 4,100 |
Parties
- Distributor
- L.L. Bean, of Freeport, Maine
- Made in
- United States
- Sold at
- L.L. Bean's stores, catalogs, Web sites sold these kits, $60.
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.llbean.com
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Source: CPSC recall 06071. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.