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CPSCCPSC · Consumer products·Recall number 13089

Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries

Published February 27, 2015 · Recall initiated: January 9, 2013

What's the hazard

The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.

What to do

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.

Recall details

Brand
Columbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore.
Distributor
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 that carried the jackets with battery packs are located in: Sunrise, Fla. 33304 Wrentham, Mass. 02093 Birch Run, Mich. 48415-9496 Albertville, Minn. 55301 Central Valley, N.Y. 10917 Las Vegas, Nev. 89106 Grove City, Penn. 16127 Park City, Utah 84098 Pleasant Prairie, Wis. 53158-1705
Country
US
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