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Recall 12705 — Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries

U.S. CPSC · United States · 2011-11-16

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Agency
U.S. CPSC
Recall identifier
12705
Date of alert
2011-11-16
Country / jurisdiction
United States
Risk type
recall
Product category
consumer_product
Reported risk: 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. Hazards: The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Primary source: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Columbia-Sportswear-Recalls-Batteries-Sold-Wit

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