About 2,600 jackets and vests from Ardica Technologies are being recalled. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and Health Canada said
electrical connections in the warming components in the jackets and vest
can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Ardica has received five reports of overheating.
No injuries have been reported.
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.
The items were sold at sporting goods and outdoor equipment retailers from August 2009 through February 2010 for between $230 and $425.
Consumers are being advised to contact Ardica for a full refund.
