Gerbings Recalls Heated Jacket Liners Due to Burn Hazard

A defective wire connector can cause the jacket liner to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Recall #: 13171
Affected scope: About 9,900

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

The CPSC recalled This recall involves Gerbings and Harley-Davidson® black nylon, 12-volt, heated jacket li….

Gerbings Recalls Heated Jacket Liners Due to Burn Hazard was recalled and listed by the CPSC in April 17, 2013. Reason: 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…. Verify recall #13171 with the CPSC before acting.

The recall

issued this CPSC recall-A defective wire connector can cause the jacket liner to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers..

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agency class: April 17, 2013
reported

Sourced from official CPSC enforcement records. Verify recall #13171 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution information was not included in the agency filing, so consumers should assume broad potential exposure until the firm publishes point-of-sale details. Consumers holding this product should act on the agency's documented remedy above rather than relying on general guidance.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 3 from CPSC - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

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, what to do

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

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the CPSC recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
Severity class	Not classified by agency
Status	Active
Recall number	13171
Date reported	April 17, 2013
Date initiated	April 17, 2013
Recalling firm	Not disclosed
Affected scope	About 9,900
Distribution	Not disclosed
Official source	CPSC notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official CPSC enforcement record. Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.

What to do with this recall

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

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. CPSC does not publish a hazard classification for this recall. Recall number: 13171.

How do I report an injury from a recalled product? ▼

Report injuries to the issuing agency: CPSC at SaferProducts.gov, NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem, or FDA via MedWatch. Document the product (photos, model/serial numbers, purchase receipts) and seek medical attention. Injury reports help agencies track hazard patterns and may strengthen enforcement actions.

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