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Gerbings Recalls Heated Jacket Liners Due to Burn Hazard

Reported: April 17, 2013 Initiated: April 17, 2013 #13171

Product 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.

Reason for Recall

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.

Details

Units Affected
About 9,900

Frequently Asked Questions

What product 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.. Units affected: About 9,900.
Why was this product recalled?
A defective wire connector can cause the jacket liner to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the jacket liners and contact Gerbings, LLC for a free repair or replacement liner.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 17, 2013. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 13171.