The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·09110·Announced 2009-01-28

Outdoor Research Recalls Primovolta Warming Gloves Due to Burn Hazard

Outdoor Research is recalling Primovolta warming gloves because the electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a reported injury (burns to a consumer's hand) resulting from a product defect, which aligns with the rubric criteria for 'Severe' severity involving significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Outdoor Research Inc. is recalling approximately 900 units of Primovolta and "Primavolta" Warming Gloves due to a burn hazard. The recalled gloves are black, battery-powered, and include style number 77000 (men's) in sizes S, M, L, and XL, and style number 77010 (women's) in sizes S, M, and L. The product name is printed on the inside cuff of the left glove.

The hazard exists because the glove's electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat. The company has received five reports of the gloves overheating, including one report of a consumer suffering burns to her hand.

These gloves were sold at major outdoor specialty retailers from September 2008 through January 2009 for about $260. Consumers should stop using the gloves immediately and contact Outdoor Research for a full refund or credit. For more information, consumers can call (888) 467-4327 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or visit www.outdoorresearch.com.

The recalled product

Product
Primovolta and "Primavolta" Warming Gloves
Manufacturer
Outdoor Research Inc., of Seattle, Wash.
Category
Consumer Product — Apparel
Hazard
Affected units
900

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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