L.L. Bean Recalls Snowshoes Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert)
Recalled 2017-03-07. Fall hazard. Here is what the CPSC published, and what you are owed.
About 3,000Units
2017-03-07Recall date
YesInjuries
The text below is quoted from the CPSC notice word for word.
- What was recalled
- This recall involves the L.L. Bean Adventure Adjustable Snowshoes 25"-30" and L.L. Bean Adventure Adjustable Snowshoe Package 25"-30". The recalled snowshoes have an aluminum frame with Boa bindings and a deck made from polyethylene with "ADVENTURE ADJ 25-30" printed on the side and "L.L. Bean" printed on the front. They were sold in red (Carbon Chili) and blue (Glacier/Teal) and can be worn with men's or women's winter boots. The recalled snowshoe package includes the recalled snowshoes, adjustable snowshoe poles and a bag.
- The hazard
- The plastic material on the snowshoes can weaken and break during use, posing a fall hazard to users.
- Injuries
- The firm has received four reports of the plastic on the snowshoes cracking. No injuries have been reported.
- The remedy
- Consumers should immediately stop using the snowshoes and contact L.L. Bean for a full refund.
The details
What a recall entitles you to
A refund, a repair or a replacement. The notice says which. It costs you
nothing and there is usually no receipt requirement.
Stop using the product first. Recalls do not expire. An old one still counts.
The full CPSC notice, including photographs, is at cpsc.gov.
Source: CPSC SaferProducts recall feed, retrieved 2026-08-06. Newest recall on file 2026-07-30.
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