L.L. Bean Recalls Snowshoes Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2017-03-07 · 17733
Hazards
The plastic material on the snowshoes can weaken and break during use, posing a fall hazard to users.
Recall
Number
17733
Date
2017-03-07
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Snowshoes and snowshoe packages
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Importer(s)
Syngery Sportz, LLC/dba Yukon Charlie's
Distributor(s)
L.L. Bean, of Freeport, Maine
Country of manufacture
Taiwan
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.