Recalls / 2018-04-12

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

18736 · Recalled 2018-04-12 · CPSC page

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.

Hazards

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

Reported injuries

L.L.Bean has received three reports of the knife cutting through the leather sheath, resulting in minor cuts to consumers’ hands.

Remedy

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.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Allagash fixed blade hunting knife with sheath		About 600

Parties

Manufacturer: Nextorch Industries Co. LTD
Importer: L.L.Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine
Distributor: L.L.Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine
Made in: China
Sold at: L.L.Bean, L.L.Bean catalogs, online at llbean.com

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 Recall & Safety Info at the bottom of the page for more information.

Source: CPSC recall 18736. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.