SANYO Rechargeable Hand Warmers Make Great Holiday Gifts

CHATSWORTH, Calif., Nov. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- SANYO North America Corporation (SANYO), today launched two new 'eneloop kairo' portable rechargeable hand warmers in the US market. Sleek and stylish, the egg-style, one-sided 'eneloop kairo' KIR-SE1S is available in white or pink (One-sided Image Download), and the double-sided 'eneloop kairo' KIR-SL2S (Two-sided Image Download ) is available in silver and pink. These are sure to be a hit this winter as the cold weather arrives and holiday gift-giving season begins.

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Both models will be available through select retailers nationwide and on sanyostore.com beginning late-November 2009, with suggested retail prices starting at $34.99 for the one-sided KIR-SE1S and $44.99 for the two-sided KIR-SL2S hand warmer.

"The SANYO eneloop hand warmers are perfect for indoor or outdoor activities, maintaining a warm, comfortable temperature. Whether used while watching a football game, skiing, hiking, walking outdoors, or just sitting indoors in a cold office environment, the hand warmers are comfortable, convenient, and easy to use," said Tom Van Voy, General Manager of the Consumer Products Group for SANYO North America. "We're very excited to bring these popular products to the U.S. and further expand our offerings of eco-friendly eneloop rechargeable products."

The SANYO eneloop kairo portable hand-warming device is slightly smaller than a deck of cards, which easily fits into a pocket, purse, or backpack. The Single-Sided version features an internal Lithium-ion rechargeable battery, allowing it to be recharged up to 500 times. The unit delivers a comfortable level of heat ranging from 102 degrees F in the low setting to 109 degrees F in the high setting. The unit can be fully recharged in approximately 3 hours and will deliver up to 4 hours of warmth in the low setting and up to 3.5 hours in the high mode. The MSRP is $34.99 and is available in pearl white and pale pink.

The Two-Sided hand warmer doubles as a battery charger and includes 2AA eneloop rechargeable batteries (these can also be used in other devices). The aluminum body produces heat on both sides. The unit delivers a comfortable level of heat ranging from 102 degrees F in the low setting to 115 degrees F in the high setting. The unit charges completely in 4.5 hours and provides 1-3 hours of warmth depending on the setting. The MSRP is $44.99 and is available in silver and hot pink.

For more information about SANYO's eneloop kairo and other eneloop products, please visit http://us.sanyo.com/eneloop. Images can be downloaded here: One-sided Image Download), and (Two-sided Image Download ).

About the eneloop universe and eneloop batteries

The eneloop universe of products is a series of "sustainable" products that were created based on the eneloop rechargeable battery, a revolutionary Nickel-metal hydride rechargeable battery launched in November 2005 that combined the benefits of traditional dry cell batteries with rechargeable, coming pre-charged out of the package and able to be recharged up to 1,000 times. As the embodiment of SANYO's brand vision, "Think GAIA", the eneloop battery offers an incredibly low self-discharge allowing it to maintain 70% of its charge after 2 years of non-use as well as a full charge every time without memory effects. These powerful 2000 mAh AA batteries are able to supply a stable 1.2V to the end of each charge, meaning more pictures, more music, and more fun than ever before.

About SANYO

SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. is a multi-billion dollar, leading company for energy and environment, providing solutions for environment, energy and lifestyle applications based on its brand vision 'Think GAIA.' SANYO North America's Consumer Solutions Division (SANYO North America is a subsidiary of SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.) based in Chatsworth, California, is a service and sales division that markets digital projectors, digital still cameras, digital media camcorders, home appliances, security video equipment, audio systems, portable and mobile electronics. For more information on SANYO, please visit http://us.sanyo.com.

SOURCE SANYO North America Corporation

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