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Product recall · CPSCMarch 7, 2017Serious
L.L. Bean Snowshoes
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The plastic material on the snowshoes can weaken and break during use, posing a fall hazard to users.
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 snowshoes and contact L.L. Bean for a full refund.
Who to 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.
The product
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.
Details
- Units affected
- About 3,000
- Recall date
- March 7, 2017
- Brand
- Syngery Sportz, LLC/dba Yukon Charlie's
- Made or distributed by
- L.L. Bean, of Freeport, Maine
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received four reports of the plastic on the snowshoes cracking. No injuries have been reported.
L.L. Bean stores nationwide, L.L. Bean catalog and online at www.llbean.com from November 2016 through February 2017 for about $170 for the snowshoes and $200 for the snowshoe package.
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 Snowshoes Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)”
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.
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