CPSCGeneral Alert
Outdoor Research Recalls Warming Gloves Due to Burn Hazard
Published: January 28, 2009Recall ID: 09110Category: generalCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
The glove's electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Product Description & Identification
The recalled winter gloves are black-colored and have a battery-powered heating element. The gloves included in the recall are style number 77000 (men's) in sizes S, M, L, XL, and style number 77010 (women's) in sizes S, M, L. The product name is printed on the inside cuff of the left glove.
Affected Products
Primovolta and "Primavolta" Warming Gloves
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2009/Outdoor-Research-Recalls-Warming-Gloves-Due-to-Burn-Hazard |
| Title | Outdoor Research Recalls Warming Gloves Due to Burn Hazard |
| Images › U R L | https://www.cpsc.gov/~/link/5a5b3504621c4ec5908a909fe878c380.jpg |
| Images › Caption | Recalled Warming Gloves |
| Hazards › Name | The glove's electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. |
| Injuries › Name | The firm has received five reports of the gloves overheating, including one consumer who suffered burns to her hand. |
| Products › Name | Primovolta and "Primavolta" Warming Gloves |
| Products › Type | Gloves |
| Products › Category I D | 1975 |
| Products › Number Of Units | About 900 |
| Recall I D | 5106 |
| Remedies › Name | Consumers should stop using these gloves immediately and contact Outdoor Research for a full refund or credit. |
| Retailers › Name | Major outdoor specialty retailers from September 2008 through January 2009 for about $260. |
| Recall Date | 2009-01-28T00:00:00 |
| Description | The recalled winter gloves are black-colored and have a battery-powered heating element. The gloves included in the recall are style number 77000 (men's) in sizes S, M, L, XL, and style number 77010 (women's) in sizes S, M, L. The product name is printed on the inside cuff of the left glove. |
| Recall Number | 09110 |
| Manufacturers › Name | Outdoor Research Inc., of Seattle, Wash. |
| Consumer Contact | For additional information, contact Outdoor Research toll-free at (888) 467- 4327 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site at www.outdoorresearch.com |
| Last Publish Date | 2014-05-23T00:00:00 |
| Manufacturer Countries › 1 › Country | China |
| Manufacturer Countries › 2 › Country | Sri Lanka |