L.L. Bean recalls hunting knives with sheaths due to laceration risk from sheath cutting. Affected items have product ID 296435. Consumers should stop using and get a free replacement sheath.
The knife can cut through the sheath, posing a laceration hazard.
L.L. Bean is recalling hunting knives with sheaths because the knife can cut through the sheath, causing cuts. This hazard affects users who might have the knife in their possession.
The knife's blade can cut through the sheath, which may cause cuts to the hand or arm. This happens when the knife is stored in the sheath without sufficient tension or when the sheath is damaged.
Owners of L.L. Bean GTO Hunting Knives with Sheath (product ID 296435) are affected. Users who store the knife in the sheath without proper care are at higher risk.
Check for product identification number 296435 on the packaging. The knife is 8 inches long with a 4-inch blade and a G10 synthetic handle. The sheath has black ballistic cloth with "L.L. Bean" and mountain outlines.
Immediately stop using the knife sheath as it can cause cuts.
Contact L.L. Bean to receive a free replacement sheath.
Consumers should immediately stop using the knife sheath and contact the firm to receive a free replacement sheath.
The product identification number is 296435 printed on the packaging.
The knife measures 8 inches long including a 4-inch blade.
The hazard is a laceration risk from the knife cutting through the sheath, but the recall does not specify serious injury potential.
We’ve drafted a message you can send L.L. Bean to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 6550 — L.L. Bean Hunting Knives with Sheath Hello, I own a Hunting Knives with Sheath that is covered by recall 6550 from L.L. Bean. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately stop using the knife sheath and contact the firm to receive a free replacement sheath. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
