CPSC recall 12-705, announced November 16, 2011, covers Columbia Sportswear Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries (about 220 units). The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. 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. Recall contact: call (800) 622-6953 or (503) 985-4584, go to www.Columbia.com/Recall, or email Columbia@custhelp.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
"Part: 054978-001" is printed on the side label.
Which products are included?
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.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
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.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Columbia Sportswear
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 12-705
- Units
- About 220 (two battery packs sold with each jacket totaling 440 batteries)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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.
- Importer
- Columbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore.
Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries
CPSC product type: Batteries (Other than Button Batteries)
Recall contact information
For additional information, contact Columbia Sportswear Company between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT at (800) 622-6953, email Columbia@custhelp.com, or visit the firm's website at www.Columbia.com/Recall Firm Media Contact: (503) 985-4584
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