L.L. Bean Recalls Children’s Sweaters Due to Choking Hazard (Recall Alert)
CPSC recall 14742. Recall date: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
The spare button attached to the label on the inside seam of the sweaters can detach, posing a choking hazard.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately remove the spare button attached to label located on the inside seam of the sweaters to eliminate the hazard.
CPSC recall 14742 has the recall date 7 Aug 2014. The notice names the firm L.L. Bean. The recall has about 5,300 units. The median CPSC recall of 2014 has 5,700 units. This register puts the recall under the hazard Choking. CPSC gives the product type Outerwear.
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More of the notice
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| Incidents and injuries | None reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 5,300 |
| Remedy options | Repair |
| Description | The recall includes L.L. Bean children's sweaters sold in two styles: Fisherman's, and Open Stitch. The Fisherman cardigan sweaters are a cable-knit weave with five or six buttons down the front, sold in solid colors: pink, ivory, green, natural, navy, teal and red. The Fisherman sweaters have product numbers printed on the inside back of the neck tag: 283148 (toddlers), 283149 (infants), 284855 (little girls) or 289727 (little girls). The Open Stitch cardigan sweater has one button at the top of the neckline with a crocheted knit pattern sold in blue, light pink, white and yellow with product number 286158 on the back neck tag. The sweaters were sold in little girl's sizes 4 to 7. |
| Product | Fisherman's and Open Stitch Children's Sweaters, 5300, Outerwear |
| Sold at | L.L. Bean stores nationwide, L.L. Bean's catalog and online at www.llbean.com from July 2013 to June 2014 for about $30-$40. |
| Distributor | L.L. Bean Inc |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 5,300Median of 2014: 5,700
- CPSC recalls of 2014
- 296
- Recalls of 2014 with one of the same hazards
- 7%
- Recalls of 2014 in the category Outerwear
- 5%
- 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 |
| 12 Nov 2013 | L.L. Bean Girl's Pajamas Recalled Due to Violation of Federal Flammability Standard |
| 11 Sep 2013 | L.L.Bean Recalls Boat Carts for Canoes and Kayaks; Plastic Wheel Rims Can Burst and Injure Users |
| 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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- CPSC recall notice 14742The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 14742. https://recallregister.com/product/1821-l-l-bean-recalls-children-s-sweaters-due-to-choking-hazard-recall-aler/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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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 14742 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
None reported.
- 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 July 2013 to June 2014 for about $30-$40.
- Which remedy options does CPSC list for recall 14742?
- CPSC lists 1 remedy option:
Repair
- How many units are in CPSC recall 14742?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
5300