CPSC2013-01-29
Columbia Sportswear Recalls Seven Models of Heated Jackets Due To Burn Hazard
Columbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore.
Hazard
The heated inner wrist cuff can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the heated jackets and check the style number to determine if they are part of the recall. Those with recalled jackets should disconnect both batteries from the electrical connections inside the battery pouches and contact Columbia Sportswear for a full refund with proof of purchase. Without proof of purchase, the following refund prices will apply: Men's and Women's Circuit Breaker™ II Jacket $275 Men's and Women's Electro AMP™ Jacket $250 Men's and Women's Electro™ Interchange Jacket $300 Men's Electric Big Game™ Interchange $300
Sold at
Bass Pro Outdoor World, Dick's Sporting Goods and other major retailers and sporting or outdoor stores nationwide; and online at Amazon.com and Columbia.com from May 2012 to January 2013 for between $250 and $1,200.
Affected count
About 9,600 in the U.S. and 640 in Canada
Injuries reported
No incidents of jacket wrist cuffs overheating were reported in the U.S. The firm received reports of one incident in Europe and one in Canada. No injuries were reported.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Refund
Products
Men's and Women's Heated Jackets
Consumer contact
Columbia Sportswear Company toll-free at (800) 622-6953 dial 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT. Monday through Friday, or online at www.Columbia.com, click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page, then select 2012 Heated Jacket Recall.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Columbia-Sportswear-Recalls-Seven-Models-of-Heated-JacketsDon't want to check this manually?
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