The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·09114·Announced 2009-01-29

L.L. Bean Recalls Stabilicer Lite Ice Cleats Due to Fall Hazard

L.L. Bean is recalling Stabilicer Lite ice cleats because the elastic harness can detach, posing a fall hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fall hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

L.L. Bean is recalling approximately 7,000 Stabilicer Lite ice cleats, model number BNX9, due to a fall hazard. The recalled cleats are worn over footwear for traction in winter walking conditions and were sold in blue, orange, and pink. Black Stabilicer Lite cleats are not included in this recall. The cleats were sold in sizes small through extra large.

The elastic harness system that attaches the cleats to footwear can detach, which poses a fall hazard to consumers. The firm has received two reports of the harness breaking, but no injuries have been reported.

The recalled cleats were sold at L.L. Bean stores nationwide, LLBean.com, and in the L.L. Bean catalog from August 2008 through November 2008 for about $20. Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled cleats and contact L.L. Bean to receive a replacement or refund.

The recalled product

Product
Stabilicer Lite Cleats
Manufacturer
32 Degrees North, of Biddeford, Maine
Category
Consumer Product — Footwear Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
7,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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