L.L.Bean Recalls Boat Carts for Canoes and Kayaks; Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users
CPSC recall 13282. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The cart's plastic wheel rims can burst when the rubber tires are over-inflated, posing an injury hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
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.
CPSC recall 13282 has the recall date 11 Sep 2013. The notice names the firm L.L.Bean. The recall has about 2,200 units. The median CPSC recall of 2013 has 6,500 units. CPSC gives the product type Sports Equipment & Accessories.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and 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. |
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| Units | 2,200 |
| Remedy options | New Instructions |
| 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. |
| Product | L.L.Bean Deluxe Packaway Boat Carts, About 2,200, Sports Equipment & Accessories |
| 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. |
| Distributor | L.L.Bean Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,200Median of 2013: 6,500
- CPSC recalls of 2013
- 290
- Recalls of 2013 with one of the same hazards
- 8%
- Recalls of 2013 in the category Sports Equipment & Accessories
- 0%
- Recalls on the register that name L.L.Bean
- 8
Other recalls of the firm
| Date | Recall |
|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2015 | L.L. Bean Recalls Knives with Sheath Due to Laceration Hazard |
| 7 Aug 2014 | L.L. Bean Recalls Children’s Sweaters Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| 12 Nov 2013 | L.L. Bean Girl's Pajamas Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard |
| 29 Aug 2013 | L.L.Bean Recalls Step Stools Due to Fall Hazard (Recall Alert) |
| 6 Apr 2005 | CPSC, L.L. Bean Inc. Announce Recall of Director's Chairs, Replacement Seats |
| 20 Nov 2000 | CPSC, L.L. Bean Inc. Announce Recall of Toddlers' Slippers |
| 11 Jan 2000 | CPSC, L.L. Bean Inc. Announce Recall of Children's Overalls |
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 13282. https://recallregister.com/product/1458-l-l-bean-recalls-boat-carts-for-canoes-and-kayaks-plastic-wheel-rims-c/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 13282 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
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.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 13282?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
New Instructions
- How many units are in CPSC recall 13282?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,200