Men's and Women's Heated Jackets
CPSC Recall #13-104 — January 28, 2013
Product
Men's and Women's Heated Jackets
Description
The wrist cuff on seven models of men's and women's 2012 Columbia Omni-Heat jackets can overheat.
Hazard
The heated inner wrist cuff can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
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.
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
Units Affected
About 9,600 in the U.S. and 640 in Canada
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.
Manufactured In
China