The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·17733·Announced 2017-03-07

L.L. Bean Recalls Snowshoes Due to Plastic Frame Breakage Hazard

L.L. Bean is recalling Adventure Adjustable Snowshoes because the plastic deck can weaken and break, 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 due to structural failure) where injury has not yet been reported, which aligns with the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

L.L. Bean is recalling approximately 3,000 units of Adventure Adjustable Snowshoes 25"-30" and Adventure Adjustable Snowshoe Packages 25"-30". The recalled products feature an aluminum frame with Boa bindings and a polyethylene deck. They were sold in red (Carbon Chili) and blue (Glacier/Teal) colors. The snowshoe package includes the snowshoes, adjustable poles, and a bag.

The recall was issued because the plastic material on the snowshoes can weaken and break during use, which poses a fall hazard to users. The company has received four reports of the plastic cracking, but no injuries have been reported.

These products were sold at L.L. Bean stores nationwide, via the L.L. Bean catalog, and online at www.llbean.com from November 2016 through February 2017. The snowshoes were sold for about $170, and the snowshoe packages for about $200. Consumers should immediately stop using the snowshoes and contact L.L. Bean for a full refund.

The recalled product

Product
Snowshoes and snowshoe packages
Manufacturer
Syngery Sportz, LLC/dba Yukon Charlie's
Category
Consumer Product — Outdoor Recreation
Hazard
Affected units
3,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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