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Electronics & Technology/Batteries & Chargers

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

Agency Publication Date: February 25, 2014
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Summary

Ski-Doo and Can-Am heated gloves and their lithium-ion rechargeable battery packs are being recalled because the batteries can overheat. This recall affects about 450 units in the U.S. and 1,200 in Canada. The black gloves were sold with a charger and two batteries, while replacement battery packs were also sold separately. BRP has received three reports of batteries overheating during charging, resulting in minor property damage in two instances. Consumers should return the batteries and charger for a full refund and may keep the gloves.

Risk

The lithium-ion battery packs can overheat while they are being charged, creating a fire hazard for the user and their property. There have been three reports of overheating, including two cases where minor property damage occurred.

What You Should Do

  1. Identify your product by checking the pointer finger and wrist band for the 'ski-doo' or 'can-am' branding. The gloves were sold in sizes XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL, and 3XL.
  2. Check the label sewn inside the gloves for product codes 446247 (Can-Am) or 446248 (Ski-Doo). If you purchased batteries separately, look for product code 4880580001.
  3. Inspect the batteries located in the zipped wrist pouch; they are wrapped in white plastic with black warning text.
  4. Immediately stop using the product, disconnect all battery packs from electrical connections, and remove the batteries from the gloves.
  5. Stop charging the battery packs and contact an authorized BRP dealership or BRP directly to arrange a full refund. You may keep the gloves, but the charger and battery packs must be returned for reimbursement.
  6. Contact Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) toll-free at 888-638-5397 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Friday, or visit www.ski-doo.com and click on 'Safety Recall' under the 'Owner Center' section.
  7. For additional questions, contact the CPSC Hotline at 800-638-2772.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

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.

Contact: Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) toll-free at (888) 638-5397 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Friday, or online at www.ski-doo.com and select Owner Center, then click Safety Recall for more information.

Affected Products

Product: Can-Am Heated Gloves
Model:
446247
Date Ranges: August 2013 - February 2014
Product: Ski-Doo Heated Gloves
Model:
446248
Date Ranges: August 2013 - February 2014
Product: Lithium-Ion Rechargeable Batteries (Replacement Pack)
Model:
4880580001
Date Ranges: August 2013 - February 2014

Product Images

Can-Am Gloves

Can-Am Gloves

Ski-Doo Gloves

Ski-Doo Gloves

Battery Pack

Battery Pack

Additional Information

Agency: Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Recall ID: 14115
Status: Active
Sold By: BRP authorized dealerships nationwide and on BRP's website from August 2013 through February 2014 for about $50 for the replacement battery packs, and $200 for the gloves/batteries.
Distributor: Bombardier Recreational Products U.S. Inc., Sturtevant, Wis.
Manufactured In: China
Units Affected: About 450 in U.S. and 1,200 in Canada
Distributed To: Nationwide
Contact: Bombardier Recreational Products (BRP) toll-free at (888) 638-5397 from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET Monday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET on Friday, or online at www.ski-doo.com and select Owner Center, then click Safety Recall for more information.
Agency Last Updated: January 8, 2015

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