CPSC recall 13-089, announced January 9, 2013, covers Columbia Sportswear Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries (about 66 units). The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately check the battery packs included with the electric jacket to determine if they are part of the recall. Recall contact: call (800) 622-6953, go to www.Columbia.com/Recall, or email Columbia@custhelp.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
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 number 054978-001 is printed on the side of the battery label.
Which products are included?
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)
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 received one report of an overheating battery in Europe. No incidents or injuries were reported in the U.S.
Official 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.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Columbia Sportswear
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear, Battery chargers
- Recall number
- 13-089
- Units
- About 66 batteries (33 jackets with two battery packs each)
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- 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. The nine Columbia Sportswear outlets that carried the jackets with battery packs are located in: Sunrise, 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
- Importer
- Columbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore.
Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries
CPSC product type: Batteries and Chargers
Recall contact information
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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