CPSC Recalls

Recalls / 2017-03-07

L.L. Bean Recalls Snowshoes Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)

17733 · Recalled 2017-03-07 · CPSC page

L.L. Bean Adventure Adjustable Snowshoes 25"-30" in Carbon Chili
L.L. Bean Adventure Adjustable Snowshoes 25"-30" in Carbon Chili

Description

This recall involves the L.L. Bean Adventure Adjustable Snowshoes 25"-30" and L.L. Bean Adventure Adjustable Snowshoe Package 25"-30". The recalled snowshoes have an aluminum frame with Boa bindings and a deck made from polyethylene with "ADVENTURE ADJ 25-30" printed on the side and "L.L. Bean" printed on the front. They were sold in red (Carbon Chili) and blue (Glacier/Teal) and can be worn with men's or women's winter boots. The recalled snowshoe package includes the recalled snowshoes, adjustable snowshoe poles and a bag.

Hazards

The plastic material on the snowshoes can weaken and break during use, posing a fall hazard to users.

Reported injuries

The firm has received four reports of the plastic on the snowshoes cracking. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the snowshoes and contact L.L. Bean for a full refund.

Products

NameModelUnits
Snowshoes and snowshoe packagesAbout 3,000

Parties

Importer
Syngery Sportz, LLC/dba Yukon Charlie's
Distributor
L.L. Bean, of Freeport, Maine
Made in
Taiwan
Sold at
L.L. Bean, L.L. Bean catalog, online at www.llbean.com, $200 for the snowshoe package.

Consumer contact

L.L. Bean at 800-555-9717 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET any day or online at www.llbean.com and click on "Recall and Safety Info" at the bottom of the page for more information.

More images

L.L. Bean Adventure Adjustable Snowshoes 25"-30" in Glacier/Teal
L.L. Bean Adventure Adjustable Snowshoes 25"-30" in Glacier/Teal
L.L. Bean Adventure Adjustable Snowshoe Package 25"-30" in Glacier/Teal
L.L. Bean Adventure Adjustable Snowshoe Package 25"-30" in Glacier/Teal

Source: CPSC recall 17733. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.