Recalls / 2013-01-09

Columbia Sportswear Reannounces Its Recall of Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard

13089 · Recalled 2013-01-09 · CPSC page

Description

This recall involves battery packs that power heating systems in jackets. The black battery packs are 3.25 inches long by 2.3 inches wide by 0.7 inches deep and marked with "Columbia" on the top and "OMNI-HEAT™" on the bottom of the pack. Part number 054978-001 is printed on the side of the battery label. Two battery packs were included with styles from: Fall 2011 Mens: Electro Amp™ Jacket (SM7864) and Circuit Breaker™ Softshell (SM7855) Fall 2011 Womens: Circuit Breaker™ Softshell (SL7856); Snow Hottie™ Jacket (SL7866), and Snow Hottie™ Parka (SL7853)

Hazards

The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.

Reported injuries

The firm received one report of an overheating battery in Europe. No incidents or injuries were reported in the U.S.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately check the battery packs included with the electric jacket to determine if they are part of the recall. Those with affected batteries should immediately remove the affected battery pack(s) from the jacket and contact Columbia Sportswear for a free replacement.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries		About 66 batteries (33 jackets with two battery packs each)

Parties

Importer: Columbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore.
Made in: China
Sold at: at Columbia Sportswear stores in the cities, states listed below, Fla. 33304 Wrentham, Mass. 02093 Birch Run, Mich. 48415-9496 Albertville, Minn. 55301 Central Valley, N.Y. 10917 Las Vegas, Nev. 89106 Grove City, Penn. 16127 Park City, Utah 84098 Pleasant Prairie, Wis. 53158-1705

Consumer contact

Columbia Sportswear Company at (800) 622-6953 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT, by email at Columbia@custhelp.com, or visit the firm's website at www.Columbia.com/Recall.

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Source: CPSC recall 13089. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.