This affects all jackets with PO#3796 on the tag. It appears its affecting liners up to a couple years back.
http://www.cpsc.gov/en/Recalls/2013/Gerbings-Recalls-Heated-Jacket-Liners/ Quote:
Name of product:
12-volt heated jacket liners
Hazard:
A defective wire connector can cause the jacket liner to overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Recall Details
Units:
About 9,900
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.
Incidents/Injuries:
Gerbings has received two reports of the jacket liners overheating, causing minor dime-sized burns to consumers’ backs, resulting in blisters.
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.
Importer:
Gerbings, LLC, of Stoneville, N.C.
Manufactured in:
China
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