The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·14742·Announced 2014-08-07

L.L. Bean Recalls Children's Sweaters Due to Choking Hazard

L.L. Bean is recalling specific children's sweaters because a spare button can detach and pose a choking 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 choking hazard for children, which is a risk-of-harm product where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

L.L. Bean is recalling approximately 5,300 children's sweaters, including Fisherman's and Open Stitch styles, due to a choking hazard. The spare button attached to the label on the inside seam of these sweaters can detach, posing a risk to children. The affected sweaters were sold in little girl's sizes 4 to 7 in various colors and styles, including cable-knit and crocheted patterns.

The recall includes specific product numbers printed on the inside back of the neck tag: 283148, 283149, 284855, 289727, and 286158. These items were sold at L.L. Bean stores nationwide, through the company's catalog, and online at www.llbean.com from July 2013 to June 2014 for approximately $30 to $40. The sweaters were manufactured in China.

No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. Consumers should immediately remove the spare button attached to the label located on the inside seam of the sweaters to eliminate the hazard. For more information, consumers can contact L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET daily or visit the "Recall and Safety Info" tab on the company's website.

The recalled product

Product
Fisherman's and Open Stitch Children's Sweaters
Category
Consumer Product — Children's Clothing
Hazard
Affected units
5,300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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