Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries
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) [Learn More]
About 66 batteries (33 jackets with two battery packs each) units were affected by this recall.
Columbia Sportswear Reannounces Its Recall of 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 | 01/09/2013 |
Recall ID | 1287 |
Recall Number | 13089 |
Product Type | Batteries and Chargers |
Hazard | The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard. |
Injuries | The firm received one report of an overheating battery in Europe. No incidents or injuries were reported in the U.S. |
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. |
Remedy Option | Replace |
Contact | Columbia Sportswear Company at (800) 622-6953 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT, by email at [email protected], or visit the firm's website at www.Columbia.com/Recall. |
Last Updated | 02/27/2015 |
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