Outdoor Research Recalls Warming Gloves Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 09110 · Jan 28, 2009 · Outdoor Research
900
units affected
900
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 09110
- Date
- Jan 28, 2009
- Company
- Outdoor Research
- Units affected
- 900
- Product
- Primovolta and "Primavolta" Warming Gloves
- Product type
- Gloves
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The glove's electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should stop using these gloves immediately and contact Outdoor Research for a full refund or credit.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five reports of the gloves overheating, including one consumer who suffered burns to her hand.
- Sold at
- Major outdoor specialty retailers from September 2008 through January 2009 for about $260.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled primovolta and "primavolta" warming gloves?
Consumers should stop using these gloves immediately and contact Outdoor Research for a full refund or credit.
What is the hazard?
The glove's electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.