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L.L.Bean Recalls Boat Carts for Canoes and Kayaks; Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users

Reported: September 11, 2013 Initiated: September 11, 2013 #13282

Product Description

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.

Reason for Recall

The cart's plastic wheel rims can burst when the rubber tires are over-inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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.. Recalled by L.L.Bean Inc., of Freeport, Maine. Units affected: About 2,200.
Why was this product recalled?
The cart's plastic wheel rims can burst when the rubber tires are over-inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
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.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on September 11, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13282.