CONSUMER SAFETY ALERT

The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Official Consumer Product Safety Recall • January 9, 2013

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

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)

Required Consumer Action

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.

Contact Information

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

Recall Details

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 th
Injuries
The firm received one report of an overheating battery in Europe. No incidents or injuries were reported in the U.S.
Remedy
Replace
Recall Number
13089

Product Information

Product Name
Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries
Product Type
Batteries and Chargers
Number of Units
About 66 batteries (33 jackets with two battery packs each)
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

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.