CPSC

Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries Recalled for Fire Hazard

Columbia battery
Columbia battery
Columbia jackets
Columbia jackets
Columbia jackets
Columbia jackets
Columbia jackets
Columbia jackets
Columbia jackets
Columbia jackets

Hazard

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

What You Should Do

Remedy

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.

Consumer Contact

Columbia Sportswear Company at (800) 622-6953 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT, by email at Columbia@custhelp.com, or visit the firm's website at www.Columbia.com/Recall.

Products

Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries

Injuries & Incidents

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. The nine Columbia Sportswear outlets that carried the jackets with battery packs are located in: Sunrise, Fla. 33304 Wrentham, Mass. 02093 Birch Run, Mich. 48415-9496 Albertville, Minn. 55301 Central Valley, N.Y. 10917 Las Vegas, Nev. 89106 Grove City, Penn. 16127 Park City, Utah 84098 Pleasant Prairie, Wis. 53158-1705