CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • November 16, 2011

Columbia Sportswear Recalls Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard

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.

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

For additional information, contact Columbia Sportswear Company between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT at (800) 622-6953, email Columbia@custhelp.com, or visit the firm's website at www.Columbia.com/Recall Firm Media Contact: (503) 985-4584

Recall Details

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.
Injuries
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.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
12705

Product Information

Product Name
Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries
Product Type
Batteries (Other than Button Batteries)
Number of Units
About 220 (two battery packs sold with each jacket totaling 440 batteries)
Imported By
Columbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore.
Manufactured In
China

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Contact Manufacturer

Use the contact information below to reach out about this recall:

Phone (800) 622-6953
Website www.Columbia.com/Recall
Full Contact Information

For additional information, contact Columbia Sportswear Company between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT at (800) 622-6953, email Columbia@custhelp.com, or visit the firm's website at www.Columbia.com/Recall Firm Media Contact: (503) 985-4584