Recalls / 2010-03-31

Ardica Recalls Heated Jackets and Vests Due to Burn Hazard

10186 · Recalled 2010-03-31 · CPSC page

Picture of Recalled Ardica Moshi power system

Description

The recalled jackets and vests are designed to work with the Ardica Moshi Power system. The Moshi Power System is marked with "Ardica". The pouch below the collar of each garment is marked "Ardica Heat Power Charge." Each jacket and vest also has a power switch next to the logo on the front. The following models are affected by this recall: Ardica Enabled Mountain Hardwear Radiance Jackets, Refugium Jackets and Sitka Dutch Oven Vests. The Mountain Hardwear jackets have the Ardica name and logo on the right sleeve. Ardica Moshi power system Identifying marks The Moshi battery pack is marked with "Ardica" and "v.5 August 2009" on back. Mountain Hardwear Products: Refugium Jacket OM3306 is found on the care and content label inside the jacket.The jacket was sold in the following colors: 010 Black 225 Otter 412 Sapphire. Radiance Jacket (Women's Model) OL3307 is found on the care and content label inside the jacket.The jacket was sold in the following colors: 010 Black 109 Winter White. Identifying marks: The battery pack pouch below the collar is marked "Ardica Heat Power Charge." The product also has a power switch next to the Mountain Hardwear logo on the front of the jacket. The Ardica name and logo appear on the right sleeve. Sitka Product Dutch Oven Vest Identifying marks The battery pack pouch below the collar is marked "Ardica Heat Power Charge." The product also has a power switch next to the Sitka logo on the front of the vest

Hazards

Electrical connections in the warming components in the jackets and vest can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.

Reported injuries

The firm has received five reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jackets and vests, and contact Ardica for a full refund.

Products

Name	Model	Units
Jackets and Vests with Moshi Power Systems		About 2,600

Parties

Importer: Ardica Technologies, of San Francisco, Calif.
Made in: China
Sold at: Sporting goods, outdoor equipment retailers, $425.

Consumer contact

For additional information, contact Ardica Technologies at (415) 568-9270, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, email customerservice@ardica.com or visit the firm's Web site at www.ardica.com

More images

Picture of Recalled Mountain Hardwear Refugium Jacket

Picture of Recalled Mountain Hardwear Radiance Jacket (Women's Model)

Picture of Recalled Sitka Dutch Oven Vest

Source: CPSC recall 10186. Inclusion in this database is not legal or medical advice.