# Columbia Sportswear Recalls Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard
> **CPSC recall** · 2011-11-16 · 12705 · 1 injuries reported
## Recall
- **Number:** 12705
- **Date:** 2011-11-16
- **Injuries reported:** 1
## Products

Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries

## Hazards

The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.

## Remedies

Replace

## 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.

## Source
- [CPSC recall page](https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Columbia-Sportswear-Recalls-Batteries-Sold-With-Jackets-Due-To-Fire-Hazard)
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