Allagash fixed blade hunting knife with sheath recalled over laceration hazard

Recall date

April 12, 2018

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

L.L.Bean Recalls Knife with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard (Recall Alert)

Recall number

18736

Brand / firm

Nextorch Industries Co. LTD, of China

Sold / distributed

L.L.Bean stores nationwide, L.L.Bean catalogs and online at llbean.com from August 2017 to February 2018 for about $90.

Why it was recalled

The knife blade can cut through the protective leather sheath, posing a laceration hazard.

What was recalled

This recall involves the Allagash fixed blade hunting knife with sheath. The sheath measures 7 inches long by 2 inches wide, is made of brown leather and contains white stitching down one side. The knife blade measures 3.55 inches long by 1 inch wide, is made of stainless steel and is attached to a light brown handle. L.L.Bean is embossed on the brown leather sheath and engraved on the top of the knife blade near handle on one side. The recalled knife with sheath has the product identification number 501794 printed on the green box in which the knife is packaged.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the knife with sheath, and cover and store in a safe area out of the reach of children. Contact L.L.Bean for a free replacement sheath. The firm is contacting all known purchasers directly.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.