Product Recall Number: 17-733
Why was Snowshoes and snowshoe packages recalled?
The plastic material on the snowshoes can weaken and break during use, posing a fall hazard to users.
Product Recall Number: 17-733
Product Safety Warning Number:
Date: 2017-03-07
Product Safety Warning Date:
Name Of Product: Snowshoes and snowshoe packages
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.
Hazard Description: The plastic material on the snowshoes can weaken and break during use, posing a fall hazard to users.
Consumer Action: None Listed
Original Product Safety Warning Announcement: None Listed
Remedy Type: Refund
Units: About 3,000
Incidents: The firm has received four reports of the plastic on the snowshoes cracking. No injuries have been reported.
Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the snowshoes and contact L.L. Bean for a full refund.
Sold At: 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.
Importers: Syngery Sportz, LLC/dba Yukon Charlie’s
Manufacturers: None Listed
Distributors: L.L. Bean, of Freeport, Maine
Manufactured In: Taiwan
Custom Label: None Listed
Custom Field: None Listed