Ardica Recalls Heated Jackets and Vests Due to Burn Hazard
Recall 10186 · Mar 31, 2010 · Ardica
2,600
units affected
2,600
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 10186
- Date
- Mar 31, 2010
- Company
- Ardica
- Units affected
- 2,600
- Product
- Jackets and Vests with Moshi Power Systems
- Product type
- Clothing (Adults)
- Hazard
- Fire
The product
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
What can happen
Electrical connections in the warming components in the jackets and vest can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The fix
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jackets and vests, and contact Ardica for a full refund.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- The firm has received five reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Sold at
- Sporting goods and outdoor equipment retailers from August 2009 through February 2010 for between $230 and $425.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled jackets and vests with moshi power systems?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jackets and vests, and contact Ardica for a full refund.
What is the hazard?
Electrical connections in the warming components in the jackets and vest can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.