Columbia Sportswear Recalls Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard
Recall 12705 · Nov 16, 2011 · Columbia Sportswear
220
units affected
220
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12705
- Date
- Nov 16, 2011
- Company
- Columbia Sportswear
- Units affected
- 220
- Product
- Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries
- Product type
- Batteries (Other than Button Batteries)
- Remedy
- Replacement
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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.
What can happen
The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
The fix
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.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- 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.
- 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.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled omni-heat™ lithium-polymer rechargeable batteries?
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.
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.