Outdoor Research · Recalled
Outdoor Research Recalls Warming Gloves Due to Burn Hazard
The glove's electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
- Units
- About 900
- Reports
- 5
- Injuries
- 1
- Deaths
- —
- Price
- $260
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
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.
The file
- Sold at
- Major outdoor specialty retailers from September 2008 through January 2009 for about $260.
- Product type
- Gloves
- Made in
- China, Sri Lanka
- Recalled by
- Outdoor Research Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Incident log
The firm has received five reports of the gloves overheating, including one consumer who suffered burns to her hand.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should stop using these gloves immediately and contact Outdoor Research for a full refund or credit.
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
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JAN 28 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.