The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·15116·Announced 2015-04-21

Gorsuch Recalls Ertlrenz Ski Boot Heat Liners Due to Fire Hazard

Gorsuch is recalling Ertlrenz ski boot heat liners because they can overheat while charging, posing a fire hazard. No injuries have been reported.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a fire hazard with reports of smoldering, but no injuries have been reported, which aligns with the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Gorsuch Ltd. is recalling approximately 300 Ertlrenz Trim Heat and Foam Heat ski boot liners. These handmade, customized black inner heat liners were sold with a charger, remote control, and instruction manual. The product was sold at Gorsuch Ltd. stores in Aspen, Vail, and Beaver Creek from November 2011 through March 2015 for about $690.

The heat liners can overheat when charging, which poses a fire hazard. Gorsuch received three reports of the heat liners smoldering during the charging process. No injuries have been reported.

Consumers should immediately stop using the heat liners. They should return the product with accessories (charger/remote control) to Gorsuch LTD or a Gorsuch store for repair or replacement. Consumers can call Gorsuch Ltd. toll free at (844) 451-8650 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit www.gorsuch.com and click on Recall Heat Liners for more information.

The recalled product

Product
Ertlrenz Trim Heat and Foam Heat ski boot liners
Manufacturer
Gorsuch Ltd., of Avon, Colo.
Category
Consumer Product — Ski Equipment
Hazard
Affected units
300

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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