Heated Gloves Sold on Amazon Linked to 119 Burn Injuries; Federal Safety Commission Urges Consumers to Stop Use Immediately

Per a safety warning from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), consumers are being urged to immediately stop using Velazzio Thermo1 Battery Heated Gloves due to a serious risk of burns. The gloves, which contain rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, have reportedly overheated or developed dangerous hotspots during use, with 137 incidents reported—119 resulting in burn injuries.

The product, manufactured by Jining Liexing Outdoor Products Co., Ltd. of China, has not been recalled, as the company has failed to cooperate with CPSC requests for corrective action. Approximately 58,700 pairs of the gloves were sold on Amazon.com between September 2019 and the present, priced between $9 and $140. The gloves, available in black, include a charger and carrying case and feature a battery stored in a zippered pocket at the glove base.

The CPSC is advising consumers to immediately remove the batteries and dispose of them through local hazardous waste collection procedures, not regular trash or curbside recycling. Improper disposal of lithium-ion batteries can lead to fire hazards. Local household hazardous waste (HHW) facilities may accept these batteries, but consumers are encouraged to contact their local agencies to confirm.

Those who have experienced a safety issue with these gloves are encouraged to report it to the CPSC at www.SaferProducts.gov. No formal recall is in place due to the manufacturer’s non-compliance, but the gloves remain a hazard, particularly for consumers who continue to use them unaware of the risk.

Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission press release.

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