Columbia recalls lithium polymer batteries in certain Omni-Heat Electric jackets due to fire hazard. Remove batteries immediately and return for free replacements.
The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Columbia is recalling lithium polymer batteries that power heating systems in specific Omni-Heat Electric jackets. These batteries can overheat and cause fires if not handled properly.
The batteries have a cell defect that can cause overheating. This overheating may lead to fire, especially if the batteries are not properly maintained or stored.
Owners of Omni-Heat Electric Wader Widgeon, Big Game, and Gale Warning Interchange jackets are affected. People using these jackets with the recalled batteries are at risk of fire.
Check for black battery packs that are 3.25 inches long by .7 inches deep. They should have "Columbia" on top and "OMNI-HEAT" on the bottom with part number 054978-001.
Take the battery pack out of the jacket immediately to prevent fire risk.
Reach out to Columbia for instructions on returning both battery packs for free replacements.
Consumers should immediately remove the battery pack from the jacket and contact the firm for instructions to return both battery packs to Columbia for free replacements.
Omni-Heat Electric Wader Widgeon, Big Game, and Gale Warning Interchange jackets.
Remove the battery pack from the jacket and return both packs to Columbia for free replacements.
Look for black battery packs marked with "Columbia" on top and "OMNI-HEAT" on the bottom, with part number 054978-001.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Columbia to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 1163 — Columbia Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries Hello, I own a Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries that is covered by recall 1163 from Columbia. The official recall notice states: Consumers should immediately remove the battery pack from the jacket and contact the firm for instructions to return both battery packs to Columbia for free replacements. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official CPSC recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
