Columbia Sportswear Reannounces Its Recall of Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard
Recall 13089 · Jan 9, 2013 · Columbia Sportswear Reannounces Its
66
units affected
66
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 13089
- Date
- Jan 9, 2013
- Company
- Columbia Sportswear Reannounces Its
- Units affected
- 66
- Product
- Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries
- Product type
- Batteries and Chargers
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
This recall involves battery packs that power heating systems in jackets. 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 number 054978-001 is printed on the side of the battery label. Two battery packs were included with styles from: Fall 2011 Mens: Electro Amp™ Jacket (SM7864) and Circuit Breaker™ Softshell (SM7855) Fall 2011 Womens: Circuit Breaker™ Softshell (SL7856); Snow Hottie™ Jacket (SL7866), and Snow Hottie™ Parka (SL7853)
What can happen
The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
Consumers should immediately check the battery packs included with the electric jacket to determine if they are part of the recall. Those with affected batteries should immediately remove the affected battery pack(s) from the jacket and contact Columbia Sportswear for a free replacement.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm received one report of an overheating battery in Europe. No incidents or injuries were reported in the U.S.
- Sold at
- The recalled battery packs were sold with Columbia electric jackets sold by Columbia online and at Columbia Sportswear stores in the cities and states listed below between September and November 2012 for about $260.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled omni-heat™ lithium-polymer rechargeable batteries?
Consumers should immediately check the battery packs included with the electric jacket to determine if they are part of the recall. Those with affected batteries should immediately remove the affected battery pack(s) from the jacket and contact Columbia Sportswear for a free replacement.
What is the hazard?
The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.