CPSC recall 13-104, announced January 29, 2013, covers Columbia Sportswear Men's and Women's Heated Jackets (about 9,600 units). The heated inner wrist cuff can overheat, posing a burn hazard. The notice cites 1 incident report. Consumers should immediately stop using the heated jackets and check the style number to determine if they are part of the recall. Recall contact: call (800) 622-6953, or go to www.Columbia.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.
Jackets with the following names and style numbers are being recalled: MEN'S Circuit Breaker™ II Jacket SM7051 Electro AMP™ Jacket SM7061 Electro™ Interchange Jacket SM7886 Electric Big Game™ Interchange Jacket HM7198 WOMEN'S Circuit Breaker™ II Jacket SL7022 Electro AMP™ Jacket SL7021 Electro™ Interchange Jacket SL7885 The style number can be found on both the large white care label and the small white security tag sewn into the left inside seam of the jacket.
Which products are included?
This recall involves seven models of men's and women's 2012 Columbia Omni-Heat™ electric heated jackets. They are polyester and have the Columbia name printed on the front upper left side. The jackets have two battery packs located in inner pouches. Jackets with the following names and style numbers are being recalled: MEN'S Circuit Breaker™ II Jacket SM7051 Electro AMP™ Jacket SM7061 Electro™ Interchange Jacket SM7886 Electric Big Game™ Interchange Jacket HM7198 WOMEN'S Circuit Breaker™ II Jacket SL7022 Electro AMP™ Jacket SL7021 Electro™ Interchange Jacket SL7885 The style number can be found on both the large white care label and the small white security tag sewn into the left inside seam of the jacket.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The heated inner wrist cuff can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Incidents and injuries
No incidents of jacket wrist cuffs overheating were reported in the U.S. The firm received reports of one incident in Europe and one in Canada. No injuries were reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the heated jackets and check the style number to determine if they are part of the recall. Those with recalled jackets should disconnect both batteries from the electrical connections inside the battery pouches and contact Columbia Sportswear for a full refund with proof of purchase. Without proof of purchase, the following refund prices will apply: Men's and Women's Circuit Breaker™ II Jacket $275 Men's and Women's Electro AMP™ Jacket $250 Men's and Women's Electro™ Interchange Jacket $300 Men's Electric Big Game™ Interchange $300
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Columbia Sportswear
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 13-104
- Units
- About 9,600 in the U.S. and 640 in Canada
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Bass Pro Outdoor World, Dick's Sporting Goods and other major retailers and sporting or outdoor stores nationwide; and online at Amazon.com and Columbia.com from May 2012 to January 2013 for between $250 and $1,200.
- Importer
- Columbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore.
Men's and Women's Heated Jackets
CPSC product type: Outerwear
Recall contact information
Columbia Sportswear Company toll-free at (800) 622-6953 dial 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT. Monday through Friday, or online at www.Columbia.com, click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page, then select 2012 Heated Jacket Recall.
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