CPSC recall 15-116, announced April 21, 2015, covers Gorsuch Ertlrenz Trim Heat and Foam Heat ski boot liners (about 300 units). Liner can overheat when charging, posing a fire hazard. The notice cites 3 incident reports. Consumers should immediately stop using the heat liners and return the product with accessories (charger/remote control) to Gorsuch LTD or a Gorsuch store for repair or replacement. Recall contact: call (844) 451-8650, or go to www.gorsuch.com.
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The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.
Which products are included?
The ERTLRENZ Trim Heat and Foam Heat are handmade, customized, black inner heat liners for ski boots. Every product is accompanied by a charger and a remote control for the heating system. There also is an accompanying ERTLRENZ instruction manual supplied with the heat liners at the time of purchase.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
Liner can overheat when charging, posing a fire hazard.
Incidents and injuries
Gorsuch received three reports of the heat liners smoldering during the charging process. No injuries have been reported.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the heat liners and return the product with accessories (charger/remote control) to Gorsuch LTD or a Gorsuch store for repair or replacement.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Gorsuch
- Recall number
- 15-116
- Units
- About 300
- Manufactured in
- Germany, Austria
- Sold at / sales period
- Gorsuch Ltd. stores in Aspen, Vail and Beaver Creek from November 2011 through March 2015 for about $690.
- Importer
- Gorsuch Ltd., of Avon, Colo.
Ertlrenz Trim Heat and Foam Heat ski boot liners
CPSC product type: Snow Skiing
Recall contact information
Call Gorsuch Ltd toll free at (844) 451-8650 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.gorsuch.com and click on Recall Heat Liners for more information.
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