Gerbings Recalls Heated Jacket Liners Due to Burn Hazard

matthew

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Are these the ones on clearance from GP Bikes?

http://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2013/Gerbings-Recalls-Heated-Jacket-Liners/


[h=3]Recall Details[/h] [h=5]Units[/h]About 9,900
[h=5]Description[/h]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.
[h=5]Incidents/Injuries[/h]Gerbings has received two reports of the jacket liners overheating, causing minor dime-sized burns to consumers’ backs, resulting in blisters.
[h=5]Remedy[/h]Consumers should immediately stop using the jacket liners and contact Gerbings, LLC for a free repair or replacement liner.
[h=5]Sold at[/h]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.
[h=5]Importer[/h]Gerbings, LLC, of Stoneville, N.C.
[h=5]Manufactured in[/h]China
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Yay! China! lol
 
Just got my Gerbings order today. I checked the lot number and it is not the same as the recalled group. Though I prefer the current weather I am excited to have the gear to keep me toasty and not bbq'd.
 
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