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Outdoor & Sports/Camping & Hiking

L.L. Bean Recalls Knives with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard

Agency Publication Date: October 22, 2015
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Summary

L.L. Bean is recalling approximately 300 GTO Hunting Knives with Sheaths. The knife can cut through its protective black ballistic cloth sheath, which poses a serious laceration hazard to users. No injuries have been reported to date. These products were sold at L.L. Bean retail stores, through catalogs, and online from June 2015 through September 2015 for about $90.

Risk

The knife blade can pierce through the fabric of the sheath, potentially cutting the user while the knife is being carried or handled.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your knife and sheath for the product identification number 296435, which was printed on the product's original packaging.
  2. Verify the product details: The 8-inch knife has a 4-inch blade with 'L.L. Bean' and a mountain outline printed on it, a G10 synthetic handle, and a black cloth sheath embroidered with the L.L. Bean logo and mountain graphics.
  3. Immediately stop using the knife sheath if your product is part of this recall.
  4. Contact L.L. Bean at 800-555-9717 daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET or online at www.llbean.com (click the 'GTO Hunting Knife Sheath' recall link at the bottom) to receive a free replacement sheath.
  5. For additional questions or safety concerns, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

๐Ÿ“‹Replace

Consumers should immediately stop using the knife sheath and contact the firm to receive a free replacement sheath.

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.

Affected Products

Product: L.L. Bean GTO Hunting Knife with Sheath
Model:
296435
Date Ranges: June 2015 - September 2015

Product Images

L.L. Bean GTO Hunting Knife and Sheath

L.L. Bean GTO Hunting Knife and Sheath

Recalled L.L. Bean Sheath

Recalled L.L. Bean Sheath

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 16704
Status: Active
Sold By: L.L. Bean retail stores nationwide, catalog and online at www.LLBean.com from June 2015 through September 2015 for about $90.
Distributor: L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 300
Distributed To: Nationwide
Importer: L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine
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.
Agency Last Updated: October 22, 2015

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: CPSC Notice ยท Raw API Response