L.L. Bean Recalls Snowshoes Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Snowshoes and snowshoe packages
Date of Recall
2017-03-07CPSC Release Number
17-733Manufactured In
TaiwanUnits
About 3,000Distributor
L.L. Bean, of Freeport, MaineImporter
Syngery Sportz, LLC/dba Yukon Charlie'sSold By
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.Problem/Hazard
The plastic material on the snowshoes can weaken and break during use, posing a fall hazard to users.Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received four reports of the plastic on the snowshoes cracking. No injuries have been reported.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.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the snowshoes and contact L.L. Bean for a full refund.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.Recall Comments
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