Columbia Sportswear Recalls Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard
CPSC Recall1 injuries · 2011-11-16 · 12705
Hazards
The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Recall
Number
12705
Date
2011-11-16
Injuries reported
1
Products
Names
Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries
Remedies
Options
Replace
Companies
Retailer(s)
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(s)
Columbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore.
Country of manufacture
China
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.