L.L.Bean Deluxe Packaway Boat Carts
CPSC Recall #13-282 — September 11, 2013
Product
L.L.Bean Deluxe Packaway Boat Carts
Description
The L.L.Bean Deluxe Packaway Boat Carts are used to haul the boats in or out of the water by hand. One person was struck by broken, flying pieces.
Hazard
The cart's plastic wheel rims can burst when the rubber tires are over-inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
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.
Units Affected
About 2,200
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.
Manufactured In
China