Columbia Sportswear Recalls Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard
Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries
Date of Recall
2011-11-16CPSC Release Number
12-705Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 220 (two battery packs sold with each jacket totaling 440 batteries)Importer
Columbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore.Sold By
Columbia online retail for $79. The recalled battery packs were included with the jackets sold by Columbia online retail and outdoor and sporting goods dealers nationwide from July 2011 to September 2011 from $900 to $1200.Problem/Hazard
The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.Injuries/Incidents
The firm has received one report of a battery overheating that was discovered at its distribution facility in France. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.Description
This recall involves battery packs that power heating systems in jackets. Two battery packs were included with the following Omni-Heat™ Electric jacket styles: Omni-Heat™ Electric Wader Widgeon, Omni-Heat™ Electric Big Game and Omni-Heat™ Gale Warning Interchange. 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: 054978-001" is printed on the side label.Remedy
Consumers should immediately remove the battery pack from the jacket and contact the firm for instructions to return both battery packs to Columbia for free replacements.Consumer Contact
For additional information, contact Columbia Sportswear Company between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT at (800) 622-6953, email [email protected], or visit the firm's website at www.Columbia.com/RecallRecall Comments
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