We
all love our trusty heated gear to keep us warm on those cooler days.
Now that the weather is improving, it’s time to start putting it away
for the summer. But don't put it away until you check to see if your
Gerbing’s heated jacket liner is recalled!
Gerbings is
recalling 9,900 black nylon, 12-volt, heated jacket liners due to
defective wire connectors. An incorrectly crimped connector in the
heating element in the back portion of the liner is susceptible to
overheating. This can cause damage to the jacket and in some cases, to
the wearer.
The liners heat up when plugged into any
motor vehicle. “Gerbing’s Heated Clothing” or “Harley Davidson” is
printed on the front-left chest of the jacket liners. Affected liners
with the “Gerbing’s Heated Clothing” imprint have model number JKLN and
PO# 3796. Affected liners with the “Harley Davidson” imprint 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 on the inside next to the jacket liner’s front
zipper.
A full heated jacket or liner will usually have
battery-operated heating elements throughout the entire garment,
including the collar. The jacket or liner will be the central power
source for all other heated garments connected to it and should be
dual-wired so that all connected garments can be set to a different
temperature than the jacket/liner itself. A liner is thinner and meant
to be worn underneath a regular riding jacket. The connectors for heated
gloves are located at the sleeve cuffs on both jackets and liners.
The
recalled liners were sold at Harley Davidson dealerships, sporting
goods retail stores, and motorcycle shops (including Eagle Leather) from
April 2011 through December 2012.
Gerbings is offering a free inspection and repair or replacement of the subject jacket liners, if necessary.
Have Questions? Contact
Gerbing’s at 1-877-242-5595 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through
Friday, or on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or visit www.gerbing.com
Contact Harley Davidson at 1-800-258-2464 from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Yet, there’s no denying it: Unless you plan to ride exclusively around the Southern United States, you’ll face some chilly winters. And even before it...
