L.L.Bean Recalls Boat Carts for Canoes and Kayaks; Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | L.L.Bean Deluxe Packaway Boat Carts |
| Units | About 2,200 |
| Hazards | The cart's plastic wheel rims can burst when the rubber tires are over-inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers. |
| Remedies | 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. |
Details
This recall involves L.L.Bean's Deluxe Packaway Boat Carts used to haul canoes and kayaks into or out of the water by hand. The carts have a white and blue aluminum frame with rubber tires and have two black nylon straps marked L.L.Bean. The carts weigh about seven pounds.
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.
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