CPSCRecalled Nov 16, 2011 · #12705
Columbia Sportswear Recalls Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard
Hazard
The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
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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.
Product details
- Product
- Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries
- Type
- Batteries (Other than Button Batteries)
- Manufacturer
- Not specified
- Model numbers
- —
- UPCs
- —
- Sold at
- 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.
- Made in
- China
What you should do
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.