Recall 10-186, published March 31, 2010
Ardica Technologies Jackets and Vests with Moshi Power Systems
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Affected model numbers
OL3307Mountain 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.
Which products are included?
Read the full CPSC product description and restrictions
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
Why it was recalled
Electrical connections in the warming components in the jackets and vest can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Official remedy
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jackets and vests, and contact Ardica for a full refund.
- Brand
- Ardica Technologies
- Recall published
- March 31, 2010
- Category
- Clothing & Accessories
- Units
- About 2,600
- Sold at / sales period
- Sporting goods and outdoor equipment retailers from August 2009 through February 2010 for between $230 and $425.
