Columbia Sportswear Recalls Batteries Sold With Jackets Due To Fire Hazard
Source: CPSC Recall #12705
Recall Date
2011-11-16
Manufacturer
Columbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore.
Units Affected
About 220 (two battery packs sold with each jacket totaling 440 batteries)
Products Involved
Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries
Hazard
The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
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.
Reported 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.
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
Full Recall Description
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.
Data source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) via SaferProducts.gov.
For the most current recall information, check directly with CPSC or the manufacturer.
Last verified: 2026-03-28