CPSC recall 12705
Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries
- CPSC
- unknown
- Published 2016-04-13
On 2016-04-13 the CPSC announced a recall of Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries by Columbia Sportswear, citing the batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
| Agency | CPSC |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 12705 |
| Classification | Not classified |
| Status | unknown |
| Initiated | 2011-11-16 |
| Published | 2016-04-13 |
| Last updated | 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC |
| Company | Columbia Sportswear |
| Distribution | US |
Product
Omni-Heat™ Lithium-Polymer Rechargeable Batteries | 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.
Reason
The batteries have a cell defect which can cause overheating, posing a fire hazard.
Status history
No status changes recorded since RecallRadar first saw this recall on 2026-09-13 11:58 UTC. Current status: unknown.
Source
Official record: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2012/Columbia-Sportswear-Recalls-Batteries-Sold-With-Jackets-Due-To-Fire-Hazard
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