Gerbings Recalls Heated Jacket Liners Due to Burn Hazard
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall (2013-04-17). Hazards: burn. Models: 3796, 98324-09VM, GM32873, GM32874, GM34188, GM34189…. About 9,900 units in the US.
| Agency | U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission |
|---|---|
| Recall number | 13171 |
| Published | 2013-04-17 |
| Last updated | 2015-01-22 |
| Product category | Clothing and Accessories |
| Products | 12-volt heated jacket liners |
| Firm named in the title | Gerbings |
| Firms | Gerbings, LLC, of Stoneville, N.C. (importer) |
| Manufactured in | China |
| Units (US) | 9,900 |
| Model numbers | 3796, 98324-09VM, GM32873, GM32874, GM34188, GM34189, GM34190, GM34191 |
| Hazard classes | burn |
| Remedy classes | repair, replace, stop use |
| Sold | 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. |
Description
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.
Hazard
A defective wire connector can cause the jacket liner to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the jacket liners and contact Gerbings, LLC for a free repair or replacement liner.
Incidents and injuries
Gerbings has received two reports of the jacket liners overheating, causing minor dime-sized burns to consumers' backs, resulting in blisters.
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