BRP Recalls Ski-Doo and Can-Am Lithium-ion Rechargeable Batteries and Heated Gloves Due to Fire Hazard

Active Recall Announced February 25, 2014 CPSC #14115

Quick answer

BRP Recalls Ski-Doo and Can-Am Lithium-ion Rechargeable Batteries and Heated Gloves Due to Fire Hazard is CPSC recall #14115, announced on February 25, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves BRP Ski-Doo and Can-Am heated gloves and replacement Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries. The gloves are only available in black and are sold with two lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and a charger. The gloves have either "ski-doo" or "can-am" on the pointer finger and on the wrist band of each glove. Both gloves come in size XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL. The battery pack is located on the zipped pouch on the wrist of each glove. Each battery is wrapped in white plastic with black writing which includes the warning information. The recalled product codes can be found on the label sewn inside of the gloves. Recalled product codes are 446247 for the Can-Am heated gloves, 446248 for the Ski-Doo heated gloves and 4880580001 for the two Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that are sold separately. The remedy is consumers should immediately disconnect all battery packs from the electrical connections and remove the battery. avoid charging the battery packs and contact an authorized dealership or brp directly for a full refund. customers can keep the gloves. a full reimbursement of the paid price up to $199.99 plus taxes will be offered for a returned charger and the 2 battery packs. a full reimbursement of the paid price up to $49.99 plus taxes will be offered for the return of additional 2 battery packs.. Affected brand: Bombardier Recreational Products U.S. Inc., Sturtevant, Wis..

Hazard

This recall involves BRP Ski-Doo and Can-Am heated gloves and replacement Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries. The gloves are only available in black and are sold with two lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and a charger. The gloves have either "ski-doo" or "can-am" on the pointer finger and on the wrist band of each glove. Both gloves come in size XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL. The battery pack is located on the zipped pouch on the wrist of each glove. Each battery is wrapped in white plastic with black writing which includes the warning information. The recalled product codes can be found on the label sewn inside of the gloves. Recalled product codes are 446247 for the Can-Am heated gloves, 446248 for the Ski-Doo heated gloves and 4880580001 for the two Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that are sold separately.

Affected products

Ski-Doo® and Can-Am® heated gloves and Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries.

Recalled brands

Bombardier Recreational Products U.S. Inc., Sturtevant, Wis.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately disconnect all battery packs from the electrical connections and remove the battery. Avoid charging the battery packs and contact an authorized dealership or BRP directly for a full refund. Customers can keep the gloves. A full reimbursement of the paid price up to $199.99 plus taxes will be offered for a returned charger and the 2 battery packs. A full reimbursement of the paid price up to $49.99 plus taxes will be offered for the return of additional 2 battery packs.

Recall date

February 25, 2014

Categories

Gloves and Mittens

Frequently asked questions

What is CPSC recall #14115?

CPSC recall #14115 covers BRP Recalls Ski-Doo and Can-Am Lithium-ion Rechargeable Batteries and Heated Gloves Due to Fire Hazard, announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission on February 25, 2014. The CPSC cites the following hazard: This recall involves BRP Ski-Doo and Can-Am heated gloves and replacement Lithium-Ion rechargeable batteries. The gloves are only available in black and are sold with two lithium-ion rechargeable batteries and a charger. The gloves have either "ski-doo" or "can-am" on the pointer finger and on the wrist band of each glove. Both gloves come in size XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, 3XL. The battery pack is located on the zipped pouch on the wrist of each glove. Each battery is wrapped in white plastic with black writing which includes the warning information. The recalled product codes can be found on the label sewn inside of the gloves. Recalled product codes are 446247 for the Can-Am heated gloves, 446248 for the Ski-Doo heated gloves and 4880580001 for the two Lithium-ion rechargeable batteries that are sold separately.

What is the remedy for recall #14115?

The CPSC remedy for recall #14115 is consumers should immediately disconnect all battery packs from the electrical connections and remove the battery. avoid charging the battery packs and contact an authorized dealership or brp directly for a full refund. customers can keep the gloves. a full reimbursement of the paid price up to $199.99 plus taxes will be offered for a returned charger and the 2 battery packs. a full reimbursement of the paid price up to $49.99 plus taxes will be offered for the return of additional 2 battery packs.. Consumers should stop using the product and follow the instructions in the official CPSC notice.

I sell this product on Shopify. What do I need to do?

If you sell BRP Recalls Ski-Doo and Can-Am Lithium-ion Rechargeable Batteries and Heated Gloves Due to Fire Hazard on Shopify, stop selling the affected units immediately, notify customers who purchased them, and consider whether you have a Section 15(b) reporting obligation to the CPSC. RecallDocket helps Shopify merchants identify affected SKUs and prepare the required safety report.

Where is the official CPSC notice for this recall?

The primary source is the official CPSC notice at https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2014/BRP-Recalls-Ski-Doo-and-Can-Am-Lithium-ion-Rechargeable-Batteries-and-Heated-Gloves. RecallDocket links to it from this page.

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