News from CPSC - Two Recalls

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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Office of Communications
4330 East West Highway, Bethesda, MD 20814, www.cpsc.gov
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This message consists of the following:

1. BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/BRP-Recalls-Can-Am-Side-By-Side-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard/

2. Columbia Sportswear Recalls Seven Models of Heated Jackets Due To Burn Hazard, http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Columbia-Sportswear-Recalls-Seven-Models-of-Heated-Jackets/

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1. BRP Recalls Can-Am Side-By-Side Vehicles Due to Fire Hazard

Consumers should stop using this product unless otherwise instructed. It is illegal to resell or attempt to resell a recalled consumer product.

Recall date: January 29, 2013

Recall number: 13-103

Name of product: Can-Am(r) Commander Side-by-Side Off Road Vehicles

Hazard: Debris such as leaves, hay and grass in wet terrain areas can collect in the vehicle's exhaust pipe area in a short period of time. A hot exhaust pipe and accumulated debris that has dried, poses a risk of fire.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled vehicles, check their exhaust for accumulated debris as described in the Cleaning Procedure of Exhaust Area guide and contact a BRP dealer to schedule a free update kit repair. The guide is available to consumers at their local BRP dealer or online at www.can-am.brp.com. BRP has notified registered consumers directly about this recall and the vehicle's cleaning guide.

Consumer Contact: BRP; toll-free at (888) 638-5397, from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or online at www.can-am.brp.com and click on "recall information" under the owner center for more information.

Photos are available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/BRP-Recalls-Can-Am-Side-By-Side-Vehicles-Due-to-Fire-Hazard/

Units: About 25,000

Description: This recall involves 2011, 2012 and early 2013 model gas-powered Can-Am Commander side-by-side vehicles. The model name is printed on the vehicle's side panel. Models included in the recall are:

Model Year 2011: Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000, Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000. Can-Am Commander X 1000
Model Year 2012: Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000, Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000, Can-Am Commander X 1000, Can-Am Commander Limited 1000
Model Year 2013 (without Front Grill Kit): Can-Am Commander 800R and 1000, Can-Am Commander XT 800R and 1000, Can-Am Commander X 1000, Can-Am Commander Limited 1000, Can-Am Commander DPS 800R and 1000

Incidents/Injuries: The firm has received 18 reports of fires related to accumulated debris in the exhaust pipe area, including one report of minor burns to the hand.

Sold at: Can-Am dealers nationwide from April 2010 through November 2012 for between $11,700 and $21,000.

Manufacturer: BRP Mexico S.A. de C.V., of Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico

Manufactured in: Mexico

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2. 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 date: January 29, 2013

Recall number: 13-104

Name of product: Men's and Women's Heated Jackets

Hazard: The heated inner wrist cuff can overheat, posing a burn hazard.

Remedy: Consumers should immediately stop using the heated jackets and check the style number to determine if they are part of the recall. Those with recalled jackets should disconnect both batteries from the electrical connections inside the battery pouches and contact Columbia Sportswear for a full refund with proof of purchase. Without proof of purchase, the following refund prices will apply:

Men's and Women's Circuit Breaker(tm) II Jacket $275
Men's and Women's Electro AMP(tm) Jacket $250
Men's and Women's Electro(tm) Interchange Jacket $300
Men's Electric Big Game(tm) Interchange $300

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.

In conjunction with: Health Canada

Photos are available at: http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Columbia-Sportswear-Recalls-Seven-Models-of-Heated-Jackets/

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(tm) 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(tm) II Jacket SM7051
Electro AMP(tm) Jacket SM7061
Electro(tm) Interchange Jacket SM7886
Electric Big Game(tm) Interchange Jacket HM7198

WOMEN'S
Circuit Breaker(tm) II Jacket SL7022
Electro AMP(tm) Jacket SL7021
Electro(tm) Interchange Jacket SL7885

The style number can be found on both the large white care label and the small white security tag sewn into the left inside seam of the jacket.

Incidents/Injuries: No incidents of jacket wrist cuffs overheating were reported in the U.S. The firm received reports of one incident in Europe and one in Canada. No injuries were reported.

Sold at: Bass Pro Outdoor World, Dick's Sporting Goods and other major retailers and sporting or outdoor stores nationwide; and online at Amazon.com and Columbia.com from May 2012 to January 2013 for between $250 and $1,200.

Importer: Columbia Sportswear Company, of Portland, Ore.

Manufactured in: China

Firm's Media Contact: (503) 985-4584



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product recall or involve a different hazard with the same product. Please
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