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Outdoor Research Recalls Warming Gloves Due to Burn Hazard

U.S. CPSCBurnsJan 28, 2009
Recalled Warming Gloves
Recalled Warming Gloves

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Hazard

The glove's electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy

Consumers should stop using these gloves immediately and contact Outdoor Research for a full refund or credit.

Incidents & injuries

The firm has received five reports of the gloves overheating, including one consumer who suffered burns to her hand.

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.

Sold on

Major outdoor specialty retailers from September 2008 through January 2009 for about $260.

Contact the company

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 should I do?

Stop using the product and follow the remedy below. Contact the company for a refund, repair or replacement — recall remedies are free.

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