BRP Recalls Ski-Doo and Can-Am Lithium-ion Rechargeable Batteries and Heated Gloves Due to Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2014-02-25 · 14115
Hazards
The glove's lithium-ion rechargeable battery pack can overheat, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
14115
Date
2014-02-25
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Ski-Doo® and Can-Am® heated gloves and Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries.
Remedies
Options
Refund
Companies
Retailer(s)
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.
Distributor(s)
Bombardier Recreational Products U.S. Inc., Sturtevant, Wis.
Country of manufacture
China
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.