Columbia Sportswear Recalls Seven Models of Heated Jackets Due To Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 13104 · announced January 29, 2013 · Columbia Sportswear · 9,600 units affected
The product
This recall involves seven models of men's and women's 2012 Columbia Omni-Heat™ electric heated jackets. They are polyester and have the Columbia name printed on the front upper left side. The jackets have two battery packs located in inner pouches. Jackets with the following names and style numbers are being recalled: MEN'S Circuit Breaker™ II Jacket SM7051 Electro AMP™ Jacket SM7061 Electro™ Interchange Jacket SM7886 Electric Big Game™ Interchange Jacket HM7198 WOMEN'S Circuit Breaker™ II Jacket SL7022 Electro AMP™ Jacket SL7021 Electro™ Interchange Jacket SL7885 The style number can be found on both the large white care label and the small white security tag sewn into the left inside seam of the jacket.
The hazard
The heated inner wrist cuff can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
What to do (per CPSC)
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 Remedy type: Refund
Notes
Incidents (per CPSC): 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.
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.
Consumer contact: Columbia Sportswear Company toll-free at (800) 622-6953 dial 3 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT. Monday through Friday, or online at www.Columbia.com, click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page, then select 2012 Heated Jacket Recall.
Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.