CPSC2013-04-17
Gerbings Recalls Heated Jacket Liners Due to Burn Hazard
Gerbings, LLC, of Stoneville, N.C.
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.
Sold at
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.
Affected count
About 9,900
Injuries reported
Gerbings has received two reports of the jacket liners overheating, causing minor dime-sized burns to consumers' backs, resulting in blisters.
Manufactured in
China
Remedy type
Replace
Products
12-volt heated jacket liners
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.
Official notice
https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Gerbings-Recalls-Heated-Jacket-LinersDon't want to check this manually?
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