Jackets and Vests with Moshi Power Systems

CPSC Recall #10-186 — March 30, 2010

Recall #10-186 Date: March 30, 2010 Remedy: Refund

Product

Jackets and Vests with Moshi Power Systems

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.ProductIdentifying MarksArdica Moshi power systemThe Moshi battery pack is marked with "Ardica" and "v.5 August 2009" on back Mountain Hardware ProductsDescriptionIdentifying MarksRefugium 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 SapphireThe 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.Radiance Jacket: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 Sitka ProductDescriptionIdentifying MarksDutch Oven VestThe 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.

Hazard

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

Incidents / 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.

Units Affected

About 2,600

Sold At

Sporting goods and outdoor equipment retailers from August 2009 through February 2010 for between $230 and $425.

Importer

Ardica Technologies, of San Francisco, Calif.

Manufactured In

China