CPSC2011-11-16
Columbia Sportswear Recalls Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard
Columbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore.
Hazard
The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
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.
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.
Affected count
About 220 (two battery packs sold with each jacket totaling 440 batteries)
Injuries reported
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.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries
Consumer contact
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
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Columbia-Sportswear-Recalls-Batteries-Sold-With-Jackets-Due-To-Fire-HazardDon't want to check this manually?
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