Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries
Description: 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. [Learn More]
About 220 (two battery packs sold with each jacket totaling 440 batteries) units were affected by this recall.
Columbia Sportswear Recalls Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard
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Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries Recall Information
| Country of Origin | China |
| Recall Date | 11/16/2011 |
| Recall ID | 1163 |
| Recall Number | 12705 |
| Product Type | Batteries (Other than Button Batteries) |
| Hazard | The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard. |
| 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 | 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. |
| Remedy Option | Replace |
| Contact | For additional information, contact Columbia Sportswear Company between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. PT at (800) 622-6953, email [email protected], or visit the firm's website at www.Columbia.com/Recall Firm Media Contact: (503) 985-4584 |
| Last Updated | 04/13/2016 |
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