(UPDATED) Loot Crate Issues Voluntary Recall on Infinity Gauntlet Oven Mitt

(Editor’s Note:  Loot Crate has issued their destroy and replace instructions for the Infinity Gauntlet Oven Mitt that appeared in the May 2016 POWER Loot Crate.  Just as we decided to do with Loot Crate’s initial announcement, for safety concerns we have decided to run Loot Crate’s statement verbatim without commentary.)

Oven Mitt Recall

Hello, Looters. Every month, we strive to bring you unique, interesting, and fun items based on your favorite pop culture franchises. However, more important than providing something cool is the personal safety of our subscribers. Recently, we received reports that some of the Infinity Gauntlet Oven Mitts found in May’s POWER-themed crate could not withstand certain levels of high temperature. An unexpected and unfortunate development for one of the most powerful items in the galaxy. Based on these reports, we believe it’s possible some of the oven mitts sent in your Loot Crates may pose a safety hazard and are issuing a voluntary recall on all Infinity Gauntlet Oven Mitts. We’re deeply sorry for the inconvenience but we’ll be offering a t-shirt and Simpsons key chain to make up for it upon your submission of certain information below. Please see below for instructions on what to do with the mitts and how to claim your replacement items. Unfortunately, we won’t be able to recover the Infinity Gems either.

Recall Summary

Name of Product: Marvel Thanos Infinity Gauntlet oven mitts.

Hazard: The oven mitts lack thermal protection, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Remedy: Replace
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled oven mitts, destroy them and contact Loot Crate to receive a replacement product of equal or greater value.

Recall Details

Units: About 360,000 (in addition, about 15,000 were sold in Canada and about 380 were sold in Mexico).

Description: This recall involves the Marvel Thanos Infinity Gauntlet oven mitts. The oven mitt’s outer shell is 100% polyester in primarily a golden yellow color with blue, purple, green, red and black accents. The Marvel logo can be found on the upper center part of the oven mitt. Made in China and UPC code 15129322 are printed on the on the care label on the inside seams of the oven mitts.

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 241 reports of burn injuries, including reports of the glove melting and burning consumers’ skin.

Sold exclusively at: www.lootcrate.com as an item included in their May 2016 subscription “Power”-theme box. The subscription was available from April 2016 through May 2016 for about $20.

Distributor: Loot Crate, Inc. of Los Angeles, Calif., supplied by ICUP, Inc. of Cherry Hill, N.J.

Manufactured in: China.

Note: Health Canada’s press release is available at: http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/index-eng.php
Profeco’s (Mexico) press release is available at http://www.profeco.gob.mx/Verificacion/alertas_nvo.asp

FOLLOW THIS LINK TO CLAIM YOUR REPLACEMENT ITEM

(Editor’s Note:  Due to the safety concerns, we have decided to run this release from Loot Crate verbatim and without commentary.  This article originally ran on June 3rd, 2016.)

** PLEASE READ: IMPORTANT VOLUNTARY RECALL AND PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION BELOW **

Dear Looters, Loot Crate has recently been made aware of isolated incidents with the Infinity Gauntlet Oven Mitt (pictured above) from our May 2016 Power Box that we purchased for inclusion. Some Looters have complained that their oven mitt failed to resist oven temperature items during normal use. Based on these reports, we believe it’s possible some of the oven mitts sent in your Loot Crates will not withstand the high temperatures stated in the Loot Crate magazine andmay pose a safety hazard, including a risk of burns. Please IMMEDIATELY STOP USING THIS PRODUCT AND CAREFULLY SECURE IT FROM USE BY OTHERS. Loot Crate will take appropriate steps to secure the Infinity Gauntlet Oven Mitts that were distributed on an urgent basis. Please store this product in a safe place until we can develop the appropriate return or disposal protocol. Our sincere apologies for this inconvenience. Loot Crate stands behind the quality of the products we offer and will ensure that our Looters receive a replacement product of equal or greater value, or a sufficient refund. We will be in touch soon with further instructions regarding the disposal or return of the Infinity Gauntlet Oven Mitt. In the meantime, please contact Customer Support at https://help.lootcrate.com/hc/en-us/requests/new with any questions or concerns. We Love You, Team Loot Crate