Columbia Sportswear Recalls 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-1163.
This recall involves battery packs that power heating systems in jackets. Two battery packs were included with the following Omni-Heat™ Electric jacket styles: Omni-Heat™ Electric Wader Widgeon, Omni-Heat™ Electric Big Game and Omni-Heat™ Gale Warning Interchange. 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: 054978-001" is printed on the side label.
Corrective Action (per CPSC)
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) — official agency notice for recall CPSC-1163.
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.
✅ 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 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. 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-1163.
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
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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. Recall FAQ
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. is the subject of a clothing & apparel recall: Columbia Sportswear Recalls Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard. The notice was published on November 16, 2011 by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). Approximately 220 units are potentially affected.