CPSC2013-09-11
L.L.Bean Recalls Boat Carts for Canoes and Kayaks; Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users
L.L.Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine
Hazard
The cart's plastic wheel rims can burst when the rubber tires are over-inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should call L.L.Bean or go to the firm's website for new instructions and psi stickers to put on the wheels of the cart. Do not add air to the tires until reviewing the new instructions on the maximum inflation level or psi.
Sold at
L.L.Bean stores nationwide, L.L.Bean's catalog and online at www.llbean.com from March 2012 through June 2013 for about $100.
Affected count
About 2,200
Injuries reported
L.L.Bean has received two reports of the plastic wheel rims on the cart bursting, resulting in bruises to a consumer who was struck by broken, flying pieces. No injuries were reported in the second incident.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
New Instructions
Products
L.L.Bean Deluxe Packaway Boat Carts
Consumer contact
L.L.Bean Inc., at (800) 555-9717 anytime, or online at www.llbean.com and click on Product Recall and Safety Info at the bottom of the home page for more information.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/LLBean-Recalls-Boat-Carts-for-Canoes-and-KayaksDon't want to check this manually?
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