Recalls: Columbia Jackets, Specialized Bicycles

The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has released two recall alerts that may impact families in Hampton Roads. First is a recall of Columbia Sportswear heated jackets due to burn hazards, and the other Specialty bicycles because of fall hazards. 

Here are further details from cpsc.gov.

Columbia Sportswear Recalls Seven Models of Heated Jackets Due To Burn Hazard
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.
Remedy: Refund
Consumer Contact:
Columbia Sportswear Company toll-free at (866) 201-9073 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. Monday through Friday, or online at www.Columbia.com, click on Recall Information at the bottom of the page, then select 2012 Heated Jacket Recall.

View further details here.

Specialized Bicycle Components Recalls Bicycles Due to Fall Hazard
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: Bicycles and frame sets
Hazard: The steerer tube in the front fork can break, posing a fall hazard.
Remedy: Repair
Consumer Contact: Specialized Bicycle Components toll-free at (877) 808-8154 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday, or website at www.specialized.com for more information and click on Support and then Safety Notices.

View more details here.