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Gerbings Recalls Heated Jacket Liners Due to Burn Hazard

Recall 13-171 · April 17, 2013 · Gerbings

What to doConsumers should immediately stop using the jacket liners and contact Gerbings, LLC for a free repair or replacement liner.

Read the official CPSC notice

Recall at a glance

Recall number
13-171 (CPSC)
Recall date
April 17, 2013
Brand
Gerbings
Category
Clothing and accessories
Products
12-volt heated jacket liners
Hazard
Burn Hazard
Hazard type
Fire and burn
Remedy
Replace, Repair
Units
About 9,900
Made in
China
Last updated by CPSC
January 22, 2015

What was recalled

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.

Is my product affected?

Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.

  • 12-volt heated jacket liners · About 9,900 units

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Where it was sold

Companies named in the notice: 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.; Gerbings, LLC, of Stoneville, N.C..

Injuries or incidents reported

Gerbings has received two reports of the jacket liners overheating, causing minor dime-sized burns to consumers' backs, resulting in blisters.

Consumer contact

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.

Recall history and context

Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 136 recalls in the clothing and accessories category, 19 recalls of them in the past 12 months.

Frequently asked questions

What was recalled?

12-volt heated jacket liners (About 9,900 units). This recall involves Gerbings and Harley-Davidson® black nylon, 12-volt, heated jacket liners.

Why was it recalled?

CPSC lists the reason as: Burn Hazard.

What should I do if I own one?

Consumers should immediately stop using the jacket liners and contact Gerbings, LLC for a free repair or replacement liner.

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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on January 22, 2015. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.