Columbia Sportswear Reannounces Its Recall of Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard
⚠ Critical Alert — Stop Using Immediately
This product has been flagged with severe risks (fire or burn). Stop using it now and contact the brand or CPSC for a refund, repair, or replacement.
CPSC Recall Notice
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1287.
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)
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1287.
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.
✅ What you should do
- Stop using the product if you own it.
- Check the model number, lot code, or sell-by date against the recall notice above.
- Contact 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 or the retailer where you bought it for a refund, replacement, or repair.
- For the most current official instructions, visit the CPSC recall page.
- If you've been hurt by this product, report the incident to CPSC.
Consumer Contact (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1287.
Columbia Sportswear Company at (800) 622-6953 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. PT, by email at Columbia@custhelp.com, or visit the firm's website at www.Columbia.com/Recall.
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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 Recall FAQ
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 is the subject of an electronics recall: Columbia Sportswear Reannounces Its Recall of Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard. The notice was published on January 9, 2013 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 66 units are potentially affected.