The Recall Desk
SevereCPSC·16235·Announced 2016-07-28

Loot Crate Recalls Marvel Thanos Oven Mitts Due to Burn Hazard

Loot Crate is recalling Marvel Thanos Infinity Gauntlet oven mitts because they lack thermal protection and have caused burn injuries.

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 product with significant injury reports (241 burn injuries), which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating involving significant injury reports.

Plain-English summary

Loot Crate is recalling approximately 360,000 Marvel Thanos Infinity Gauntlet oven mitts sold in the United States. The recall also covers about 15,000 units sold in Canada and 380 units sold in Mexico. These oven mitts were included in the May 2016 "Power"-theme subscription box, which was available from April 2016 through May 2016 for about $20. The product features a 100% polyester outer shell in golden yellow with blue, purple, green, red, and black accents, and is made in China.

The recall was issued because the oven mitts lack thermal protection, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The company has received 241 reports of burn injuries, including instances where the glove melted and burned consumers' skin.

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled oven mitts and destroy them. To receive a replacement product of equal or greater value, consumers should contact Loot Crate toll-free at 855-456-6827 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit www.lootcrate.com and click "Important Oven Mitt Recall" at the top of the page.

The recalled product

Product
Marvel Thanos Infinity Gauntlet oven mitts
Category
Consumer Product — Kitchen Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
360,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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