Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.
Recall Summary
Name of product: Men's and Women's Heated Jackets
Hazard: The heated inner wrist cuff can overheat, posing a burn hazard.
Recall Details
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
Source:
http://www.fibre2fashion.com/news/Association-news/cpsc/newsdetails.aspx?news_id=120541