Outdoor Research Recalls Warming Gloves Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2009-01-28 · 09110
Hazards
The glove's electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Recall
Number
09110
Date
2009-01-28
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Primovolta and "Primavolta" Warming Gloves
Companies
Manufacturer(s)
Outdoor Research Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Retailer(s)
Major outdoor specialty retailers from September 2008 through January 2009 for about $260.
Country of manufacture
China; Sri Lanka
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.