Columbia Sportswear is reannouncing a recall of about 66 battery packs (found in approximately 33 jackets) that power the heating systems in specific electric jacket styles. The batteries have a cell defect that can cause them to overheat, creating a fire risk. One report of an overheating battery was received from Europe, though no incidents have been reported in the United States. These battery packs were sold with certain Fall 2011 men's and women's jacket styles at Columbia Sportswear stores and online between September and November 2012. Consumers with these batteries should immediately stop using them and contact Columbia Sportswear for a free replacement.
A cell defect within the lithium-polymer batteries can cause the unit to overheat during use or charging, which poses a fire hazard to the wearer.
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.
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If you or a family member were harmed by this recalled product, you may have legal rights. Consider consulting a consumer protection attorney to understand your options for compensation.
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Sources: CPSC Notice · Raw API Response