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

Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries

Date of Recall

2013-01-09

CPSC Release Number

13-089

Manufactured In

China

Company Phone Number

(800) 622-6953

Units

About 66 batteries (33 jackets with two battery packs each)

Importer

Columbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore.

Sold By

The recalled battery packs were sold with Columbia electric jackets sold by Columbia online and at Columbia Sportswear stores in the cities and states listed below between September and November 2012 for about $260.

Problem/Hazard

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

Injuries/Incidents

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

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.

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.

Consumer Contact

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

No comments have been posted.
Be the first to add a comment!