Columbia Sportswear · Recalled
Columbia Sportswear Recalls Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard
The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
- Units
- About 220 (two battery packs sold with each jacket totaling 440 batteries)
- Reports
- 1
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $79–$1,200
- Remedy
- Replace
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Affected
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.
The file
- 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.
- Product type
- Batteries (Other than Button Batteries)
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Columbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore.
Incident log
The firm has received one report of a battery overheating that was discovered at its distribution facility in France. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.
What the notice says to 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.
For additional information, contact Columbia Sportswear Company between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT at (800) 622-6953, email Columbia@custhelp.com, or visit the firm's website at www.Columbia.com/Recall Firm Media Contact: (503) 985-4584
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated NOV 16 2011; last revised APR 13 2016.
