CPSC recall 13-171, announced April 17, 2013, covers Gerbings 12-volt heated jacket liners (about 9,900 units). A defective wire connector can cause the jacket liner to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers. The notice cites 2 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the jacket liners and contact Gerbings, LLC for a free repair or replacement liner. Recall contact: call (877) 242-5595 or (800) 258-2464, or go to www.gerbing.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
The Gerbing's jacket liners have model number JKLN and PO# 3796 and Harley-Davidson® jackets have model number 98324-09VM and GM32873, GM32874, GM34188, GM34189, GM34190 or GM34191.
Which products are included?
This recall involves Gerbings and Harley-Davidson® black nylon, 12-volt, heated jacket liners. The jacket liners heat up when plugged into a vehicle, such as a motorcycle or snowmobile. "Gerbing's Heated Clothing" or "Harley Davidson®" is printed on the front left chest of the jacket liners. The Gerbing's jacket liners have model number JKLN and PO# 3796 and Harley-Davidson® jackets have model number 98324-09VM and GM32873, GM32874, GM34188, GM34189, GM34190 or GM34191. The model number, PO number and "Use only 12 Volts" are printed on a label sewn inside next to the jacket liner's front zipper.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
A defective wire connector can cause the jacket liner to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Incidents and injuries
Gerbings has received two reports of the jacket liners overheating, causing minor dime-sized burns to consumers' backs, resulting in blisters.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the jacket liners and contact Gerbings, LLC for a free repair or replacement liner.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Gerbings
- Product type
- Clothing & outerwear
- Recall number
- 13-171
- Units
- About 9,900
- Manufactured in
- China
- Sold at / sales period
- Harley-Davidson® dealerships, Eagle Leather and other sporting goods, retail stores and motorcycle shops nationwide from April 2011 through December 2012 for between $200 and $240.
- Importer
- Gerbings, LLC, of Stoneville, N.C.
12-volt heated jacket liners
CPSC product type: Clothing and Accessories
Recall contact information
Gerbings LLC; toll-free at (877) 242-5595 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. ET Monday through Friday and on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. ET, Harley-Davidson® at (800) 258-2464 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or online at www.gerbing.com and click on the Recalls & Warnings link for more information.
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