The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·16704·Announced 2015-10-22

L.L. Bean Recalls Hunting Knives with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard

L.L. Bean is recalling GTO Hunting Knives with Sheaths because the knife can cut through the sheath, posing a laceration 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 (laceration hazard) where injury has not yet been reported, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

L.L. Bean Inc. is recalling the GTO Hunting Knife with Sheath, product identification number 296435. The recall involves approximately 300 units. The knife measures 8 inches long, including a 4-inch blade, and features a G10 synthetic handle. The sheath is made of black ballistic cloth embroidered with "L.L. Bean" and an outline of mountains.

The product poses a laceration hazard because the knife can cut through the sheath. No injuries have been reported in connection with this recall. The knives were manufactured in China and sold at L.L. Bean retail stores nationwide, via catalog, and online at www.LLBean.com from June 2015 through September 2015 for about $90.

Consumers should immediately stop using the knife sheath and contact L.L. Bean to receive a free replacement sheath. Customers can reach L.L. Bean at 800-555-9717 daily from 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. ET or visit www.llbean.com and click on the "GTO Hunting Knife Sheath" recall link at the bottom of the page for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Hunting Knives with Sheath
Manufacturer
L.L. Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine
Category
Consumer Product — Cutting Tools
Hazard
Affected units
300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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