Recall: Columbia Sportswear Recalls Seven Models of Heated Jackets Due To Burn Hazard

Columbia Sportswear Recalls Seven Models of Heated Jackets Due To Burn Hazard

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall date: January 29, 2013
Recall number: 13-104

Recall Summary

Name of product:

Men's and Women's Heated Jackets

Hazard:

The heated inner wrist cuff can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

Consumer Contact:

Columbia Sportswear Company toll-free at (866) 201-9073 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. 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.

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Recall Details

In conjunction with

http://www.healthycanadians.gc.ca/recall-alert-rappel-avis/hc-sc/2013/16903r-eng.php.
Units

About 9,600 in the U.S. and 640 in Canada

Description

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.

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

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.

Importer

Columbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore.

Manufactured in

China

Firm's Media Contact

(503) 985-4584


The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is still interested in receiving incident or injury reports that are either directly related to this product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please tell us about your experience with the product on SaferProducts.gov


CPSC is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risks of injury or death associated with the use of the thousands of consumer products under the agency's jurisdiction. Deaths, injuries and property damage from consumer product incidents cost the nation more than $900 billion annually. CPSC is committed to protecting consumers and families from products that pose a fire, electrical, chemical or mechanical hazard. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products - such as toys, cribs, power tools, cigarette lighters and household chemicals - contributed to a significant decline in the rate of deaths and injuries associated with consumer products over the past 30 years.


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