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Columbia Sportswear Reannounces Its Recall of Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard

Reported: January 9, 2013 Initiated: January 9, 2013 #13089

Product Description

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)

Reason for Recall

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

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 66 batteries (33 jackets with two battery packs each)
Official Source
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Columbia-Sportswear-Reannounces-Its-Recall-of-Batteries-Sold-With-Jackets-Due-To-Fire-Hazard

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼
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). Units affected: About 66 batteries (33 jackets with two battery packs each).
Why was this product recalled? ▼
The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
What should consumers do? ▼
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.
Which agency issued this recall? ▼
This recall was issued by the CPSC on January 9, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13089.

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