CPSC, L.L. Bean Announce Recall of Safety Kits
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3192.
Each kit contains a variety of safety equipment including a "Forever Flashlight," which does not use batteries. Shaking the flashlight for 30 seconds provides about 5 minutes of light. The Outdoorsman in a Bottle kit contains a compass. Other items which could be included in the kits include gloves, a blanket, emergency vest, a water bottle, a rain poncho and a knife. L.L. Bean is written on the bottle or blanket with these kits.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3192.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact L.l. Bean's Stores, Catalogs And Web Sites Sold These Kits From August 2005 Through November 2005 For Between $20 And $60. or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-3192.
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
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L.l. Bean's Stores, Catalogs And Web Sites Sold These Kits From August 2005 Through November 2005 For Between $20 And $60. Recall FAQ
L.l. Bean's Stores, Catalogs And Web Sites Sold These Kits From August 2005 Through November 2005 For Between $20 And $60. is the subject of a tools recall: CPSC, L.L. Bean Announce Recall of Safety Kits. The notice was published on January 24, 2006 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 4,100 units are potentially affected.