Outdoor Research Warming Gloves recall: Burn Hazard
Outdoor Research Recalls Warming Gloves Due to Burn Hazard
Why was Outdoor Research Warming Gloves recalled?
The glove's electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What should I do if I have this product?
Consumers should stop using these gloves immediately and contact Outdoor Research for a full refund or credit. 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
What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.
Is my product affected?
Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official CPSC record. Only products that match the listed product and identifiers are part of this recall.
- Product
- Primovolta and "Primavolta" Warming Gloves
- Company
- Outdoor Research Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
- Quantity
- About 900
- Sold at
- Major outdoor specialty retailers from September 2008 through January 2009 for about $260.
- Recall date
- January 28, 2009
- Incidents / injuries
- The firm has received five reports of the gloves overheating, including one consumer who suffered burns to her hand.
- Agency
- CPSC
Product 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.