CPSC2006-01-24
CPSC, L.L. Bean Announce Recall of Safety Kits
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Hazard
The products have a flashlight that relies on a powerful magnet and copper coil for manual recharging. The magnet adversely affects the polarity of the compass rendering it unreliable. The magnet could be powerful enough to disrupt a heart patient's Implantable Cardiac Defibrillator (ICD). The product's packaging lacks appropriate warning information.
Remedy
Consumers with recalled kits should contact L.L. Bean immediately to receive a free warning label for the flashlight. Consumers with Outdoorsman in a Bottle kits will receive a free replacement compass/whistle.
Sold at
L.L. Bean's stores, catalogs and Web sites sold these kits from August 2005 through November 2005 for between $20 and $60.
Affected count
About 4,100
Injuries reported
There have been no reported incidents or injuries.
Manufactured in
United States
Products
Auto Safety Kit, Auto Aid in a Bottle, Winter Safety Kit, and Outdoorsman in a Bottle
Consumer contact
For more information, consumers can contact L.L. Bean at (800) 555-9717 between 8:30 am and 4:30 pm ET Monday through Friday, or visit their Web site at www.llbean.com
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2006/CPSC-LL-Bean-Announce-Recall-of-Safety-KitsDon't want to check this manually?
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