NRS Manta Surfer River Boards and LL Bean Body Boards
CPSC Recall #06-571 — August 9, 2006
Recall Summary
| Recall Number | 06-571 |
| Recall Date | August 9, 2006 |
| Remedy Type | Label |
| Units Affected | About 700 |
| Manufactured In | China |
Where It Was Sold
| NRS and LL Bean catalogs nationwide from February 2006 through August 2006 for about $55. |
Product
NRS Manta Surfer River Boards and LL Bean Body Boards
Description
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), NRS, of Moscow, Idaho, is voluntarily recalling about 700 NRS Manta Surfer River Boards and LL Bean Body Boards. The safety warning label containing precautionary information on proper use and operation was not affixed to the device.Name of Product: NRS Manta Surfer River Boards and LL Bean Body BoardsUnits: About 700Distributor: NRS, of Moscow, IdahoHazard: The safety warning label containing precautionary information on proper use and operation was not affixed to the device. The safety warning label should match the one shown in the photo.Incidents/Injuries: None reportedDescription: This recall involves the NRS Manta Surfer River Board also sold as LL Bean Body Board. The Surfer Board is black, red and blue with the NRS logo printed on the top front of the board. The LL Bean Body Board is black, yellow and blue with the LL Bean logo printed on the top front. The boards measure 41-inches long by 24-inches wide. Item numbers 1869 (NRS) and 41869 (LL Bean) are printed on the tag sewn into the bottom seam, near the inflation valve.Sold through: NRS and LL Bean catalogs nationwide from February 2006 through August 2006 for about $55.Manufactured In: ChinaRemedy: Consumers will receive an attachable label from NRS or LL Bean. Consumers should immediately affix the label to the device as directed.Consumer Contact: For more information or a copy of the warning label, consumers should call NRS at (800) 635-5202 between 6 a.m. and 7 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at nrsweb.com. Consumers with the LL Bean device should call LL Bean at (800) 555-9717 anytime, or visit LL Bean's Web site at llbean.com.
Hazard
The safety warning label containing precautionary information on proper use and operation was not affixed to the device.
Incidents & Injuries
None reported
Remedy Instructions
Consumers will receive an attachable label from NRS or LL Bean. Consumers should immediately affix the label to the device as directed.
What Should You Do?
Stop using this product immediately. Contact the manufacturer for a Label at no charge. If you experienced an injury, report it at SaferProducts.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions
Follow the consumer action instructions in the recall notice above. Most recalls require you to stop using the product and contact the manufacturer directly — either by calling the toll-free number listed in the official CPSC notice or by visiting the manufacturer's website. You generally do not need a receipt or original packaging to claim a remedy. The manufacturer is legally required to provide the remedy (Label) at no cost to you.
Yes. If you were injured by a defective consumer product — whether recalled or not — you may have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer and potentially the retailer. A recall notice can serve as evidence that the manufacturer was aware of the defect. Injuries that may support a claim include burns, lacerations, fractures, electric shock, choking incidents, and chemical exposure. Most product liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing unless you win. Consult an attorney promptly, as statutes of limitation vary by state.
In most cases, no. CPSC-coordinated recall remedies are designed to be accessible without proof of purchase. Manufacturers typically ask consumers to self-certify ownership and may ask for photos of the product or its serial number. Some manufacturers request that you mail in a portion of the product (such as a cut cord or removed component) as proof of disposal. Check the specific remedy instructions for this recall for exact requirements. If you registered your product at the time of purchase, the process is usually even simpler.
If the original manufacturer has gone out of business, the recall remedy may no longer be available through them. In this case, contact CPSC directly at 1-800-638-2772 or cpsc.gov for guidance. If the brand was acquired by another company, the acquiring company may have assumed recall obligations. In some cases where a remedy is unavailable, CPSC advises consumers to safely dispose of the product. If you were injured by the product of a defunct company, consult a product liability attorney — parent companies, distributors, and retailers may still bear liability in some circumstances.