Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries
CPSC Recall #12-705 — November 15, 2011
Product
Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries
Description
The Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer rechargeable batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating.
Hazard
The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents / Injuries
The firm has received one report of a battery overheating that was discovered at its distribution facility in France. No incidents or injuries have been reported in the United States.
Remedy
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.
Units Affected
About 220 (two battery packs sold with each jacket totaling 440 batteries)
Sold At
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.
Manufactured In
China