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Product recall · CPSCMarch 31, 2010Serious
Ardica Heated Jackets and Vests
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
Electrical connections in the warming components in the jackets and vest can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
Photos help. Identifiers decide. Appearance can vary by color, finish or packaging. Confirm the model number, date code or other identifier in the official notice.
Recall image provided by CPSC
What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jackets and vests, and contact Ardica for a full refund.
Who to 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
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
Details
- Units affected
- About 2,600
- Recall date
- March 31, 2010
- Brand
- Ardica Technologies, of San Francisco, Calif.
- Injuries reported
- None reported
- What has been reported
- The firm has received five reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported.
Sporting goods and outdoor equipment retailers from August 2009 through February 2010 for between $230 and $425.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Ardica Recalls Heated Jackets and Vests Due to Burn Hazard”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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