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BRP Recalls Ski-Doo and Can-Am Lithium-ion Rechargeable Batteries and Heated Gloves Due to Fire Hazard

Name: BRP Recalls Ski-Doo and Can-Am Lithium-ion Rechargeable Batteries and Heated Gloves Due to Fire Hazard
Brand: BRP
SKU: CPSC-14115
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.0 (1 reviews)

Published: February 25, 2014Recall ID: 14115Category: generalCountry: US

Reason for Recall / Hazard

The glove's lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack can overheat, posing a fire hazard.

Product Description & Identification

This recall involves BRP Ski-Doo and Can-Am heated gloves and replacement Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries. The gloves are only available in black and are sold with two lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and a charger. The gloves have either "ski-doo" or "can-am" on the pointer finger and on the wrist band of each glove. Both gloves come in size XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL. The battery pack is located on the zipped pouch on the wrist of each glove. Each battery is wrapped in white plastic with black writing which includes the warning information. The recalled product codes can be found on the label sewn inside of the gloves. Recalled product codes are 446247 for the Can-Am heated gloves, 446248 for the Ski-Doo heated gloves and 4880580001 for the two Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that are sold separately.

Affected Products

Ski-Doo® and Can-Am® heated gloves and Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries.

Additional Source Details

Field	Value
U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/BRP-Recalls-Ski-Doo-and-Can-Am-Lithium-ion-Rechargeable-Batteries-and-Heated-Gloves
Title	BRP Recalls Ski-Doo and Can-Am Lithium-ion Rechargeable Batteries and Heated Gloves Due to Fire Hazard
Images › 1 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14115.GlovesCan-AmLARGE.jpg
Images › 1 › Caption	Can-Am Gloves
Images › 2 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14115.GlovesSkiDooLARGE.jpg
Images › 2 › Caption	Ski-Doo Gloves
Images › 3 › U R L	https://www.cpsc.gov/s3fs-public/Recall.2014.14115.BatteryPackLARGE.jpg
Images › 3 › Caption	Battery Pack
Hazards › Name	The glove's lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Injuries › Name	BRP has received three reports of batteries overheating while charging, two in Canada and one in United States. In two reports, there were minor property damages. No injuries were reported.
Products › Name	Ski-Doo® and Can-Am® heated gloves and Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries.
Products › Type	Gloves and Mittens
Products › Category I D	67598
Products › Number Of Units	About 450 in U.S. and 1,200 in Canada
Recall I D	1630
Remedies › Name	Consumers should immediately disconnect all battery packs from the electrical connections and remove the battery. Avoid charging the battery packs and contact an authorized dealership or BRP directly for a full refund. Customers can keep the gloves. A full reimbursement of the paid price up to $199.99 plus taxes will be offered for a returned charger and the 2 battery packs. A full reimbursement of the paid price up to $49.99 plus taxes will be offered for the return of additional 2 battery packs.
Retailers › Name	BRP authorized dealerships nationwide and on BRP's website from August 2013 through February 2014 for about $50 for the replacement battery packs, and $200 for the gloves/batteries.
Recall Date	2014-02-25T00:00:00
Description	This recall involves BRP Ski-Doo and Can-Am heated gloves and replacement Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries. The gloves are only available in black and are sold with two lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and a charger. The gloves have either "ski-doo" or "can-am" on the pointer finger and on the wrist band of each glove. Both gloves come in size XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL. The battery pack is located on the zipped pouch on the wrist of each glove. Each battery is wrapped in white plastic with black writing which includes the warning information. The recalled product codes can be found on the label sewn inside of the gloves. Recalled product codes are 446247 for the Can-Am heated gloves, 446248 for the Ski-Doo heated gloves and 4880580001 for the two Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that are sold separately.
Distributors › Name	Bombardier Recreational Products U.S. Inc., Sturtevant, Wis.
Recall Number	14115
Remedy Options › Option	Refund
Inconjunctions › U R L	https://healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2014/38049r-eng.php
Consumer Contact	Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) toll-free at (888) 638-5397 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Friday, or online at www.ski-doo.com and select Owner Center, then click Safety Recall for more information.
Last Publish Date	2015-01-08T00:00:00
Manufacturer Countries › Country	China

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