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Primovolta and Primavolta Warming Gloves

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DescriptionPrimovolta and Primavolta Warming Gloves Product description This recall involves two models of electrically heated ski gloves. The recalled winter gloves are black 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. Hazard identified The electrically heated ski gloves can short circuit and overheat to the point where they can melt, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The manufacturer, Outdoor Research Inc., has received five reports of the gloves overheating, including one consumer who suffered burns to her hand. The Canadian retailers, Mountain Equipment Co-op and Canadian Mountain Holiday, have received one report of injury that involved a hand burn for which no medical attention was required. Health Canada has not received any reports of incidents or injuries related to the use of these recalled gloves. Number sold Approximately 600 of the recalled heated gloves were sold at Mountain Equipment Co-op and Canadian Mountain Holiday stores. Time period sold The recalled heated gloves were sold from September 2008 to January 2009. Place of origin Manufactured in China and Sri Lanka. Companies Retailer Canadian Mountain Holidays Banff Alberta CANADA Retailer Mountain Equipment Co-op Vancouver British Columbia CANADA Manufacturer Outdoor Research Inc. Seattle Washington UNITED STATES Images (select thumbnail to enlarge - opens in a new window)

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  • Consumers should immediately stop using these gloves and contact Outdoor Research for a full refund or credit.
  • For more information, consumers may contact Outdoor Research toll-free at 1-888-467-4327 between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or visit the firm's Web site.
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