Searching recalls…
Searching…
Home › Everything else › L.L. Bean Ice Cleats Used During Winter Weather
Product recall · CPSCJanuary 29, 2009Serious
L.L. Bean Ice Cleats Used During Winter Weather
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The elastic harness system attaching the cleats to footwear can detach, posing a fall hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fall risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cleats and contact L.L. Bean to receive a replacement or refund.
Who to contact: For additional information, contact L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 anytime or visit the firm's Web site at www.llbean.com
The product
This recall involves Stabilicers Lite cleats with model number BNX9. The cleats are worn over footwear for traction in winter walking conditions. The recalled cleats were sold in blue, orange, and pink. Black Stabilicers Lite cleats are not included in this recall. The cleats were sold in sizes small through extra large. The name Stabilicers Lite appears in raised letters on the underside of the harness.
Details
- Units affected
- About 7,000
- Recall date
- January 29, 2009
- Brand
- 32 Degrees North, of Biddeford, Maine
- Made or distributed by
- L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received two reports of the harness breaking. No injuries have been reported.
BNX9
L.L. Bean stores nationwide, LLBean.com and the L.L. Bean catalog from August 2008 through November 2008 for about $20.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “L.L. Bean Recalls Ice Cleats Used During Winter Weather Due to Fall Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
Filed under: Everything else