2011 Battery Pack Recall

In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, Columbia is voluntarily recalling battery packs sold with jackets between July 2011 to September 2011 and offering free replacements. View the Recall Alert.

Columbia Sportswear identified a defect in lithium-polymer rechargeable battery packs (Columbia Part: 054978-001) sold with three models of Omni-Heat™ Electric (“OHE”) jackets. The defect could cause the battery packs to overheat, which could pose a risk of fire. Two battery packs were included with each jacket. The defective batteries were included with jackets that were distributed to approximately 20 consumers between July 2011 to September 2011.

Battery packs sold with the following three jackets are subject to this recall:

• Omni-Heat™ Electric Wader Widgeon™ Interchange (HM7197)
• Omni-Heat™ Electric Big Game™ Interchange (HM7198)
• Omni-Heat™ Electric Gale Warning I/C (FM7323)

This recall does not apply to battery packs sold after November 1, 2011 by authorized Columbia dealers, Columbia retail stores or ecommerce sites. This recall also does not apply to batteries purchased with Columbia Omni-Heat Electric boots or gloves, Omni-Heat Electric jackets, chargers or adapters sold with jackets.

The company requests customers compare their battery packs to the information here to determine whether they are subject to this recall. If, after reviewing the information, you are still unsure whether your battery packs are subject to this recall, please contact Columbia customer service at 1-800-622-6953 (1-800-Ma-Boyle) between 6 am-6 pm PT, or by email at columbia@custhelp.com.