Men's and Women's Heated Jackets Recalled for Burn Hazard
Hazard
The heated inner wrist cuff can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
What You Should Do
Consumers should immediately stop using the heated jackets and check the style number to determine if they are part of the recall. Those with recalled jackets should disconnect both batteries from the electrical connections inside the battery pouches and contact Columbia Sportswear for a full refund with proof of purchase. Without proof of purchase, the following refund prices will apply: Men's and Women's Circuit Breaker™ II Jacket $275 Men's and Women's Electro AMP™ Jacket $250 Men's and Women's Electro™ Interchange Jacket $300 Men's Electric Big Game™ Interchange $300
Columbia Sportswear Company toll-free at (800) 622-6953 dial 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT. Monday through Friday, or online at www.Columbia.com, click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page, then select 2012 Heated Jacket Recall.
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Injuries & Incidents
- No incidents of jacket wrist cuffs overheating were reported in the U.S. The firm received reports of one incident in Europe and one in Canada. No injuries were reported.