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Outdoor Research Recalls Warming Gloves

January 28, 2009
Outdoor Research Inc. is recalling about 900 pairs of "Primovolta" and "Primavolta" warming golves. The glove's electric heating pad can short circuit and overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

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

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 gloves were sold at major outdoor specialty retailers from September 2008 through January 2009 for about $260. They were made in China and Sri Lanka.

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.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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