Hunting Knives with Sheath recalled over laceration hazard

Recall date

October 22, 2015

Source

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)

Official notice title

L.L. Bean Recalls Knives with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard

Recall number

16704

Sold / distributed

L.L. Bean retail stores nationwide, catalog and online at www.LLBean.com from June 2015 through September 2015 for about $90.

Why it was recalled

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

What was recalled

The recall includes the L.L. Bean GTO Hunting Knife with Sheath with product identification number 296435 printed on the product's packaging. The knife measures 8 inches long including a 4-inch blade. The handle is made of G10 synthetic. L.L. Bean is printed on the blade and an outline of a mountain is printed on the blade. The sheath is made of black ballistic cloth, embroidered with "L.L. Bean" and an outline of mountains.

What to do

Consumers should immediately stop using the knife sheath and contact the firm to receive a free replacement sheath.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.