Ardica Recalls Heated Jackets and Vests Due to Burn Hazard
CPSC recall 10186. Recall date: . Last publish date of the CPSC notice: .
Hazard, in the words of CPSC
Electrical connections in the warming components in the jackets and vest can overheat, posing a burn hazard to consumers.
Remedy, in the words of CPSC
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled jackets and vests, and contact Ardica for a full refund.
CPSC recall 10186 has the recall date 31 Mar 2010. The notice names the firm Ardica Technologies. The recall has about 2,600 units. The median CPSC recall of 2010 has 8,400 units. This register puts the recall under 2 hazards. The first is Burn. CPSC gives the product type Clothing (Adults).
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| Incidents and injuries | The firm has received five reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported. |
|---|---|
| Units | 2,600 |
| 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. 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… |
| Product | Jackets and Vests with Moshi Power Systems, About 2,600, Clothing (Adults) |
| Sold at | Sporting goods and outdoor equipment retailers from August 2009 through February 2010 for between $230 and $425. |
| Importer | Ardica Technologies |
| Made in | China |
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The recall in context
- Units in this recall
- 2,600Median of 2010: 8,400
- CPSC recalls of 2010
- 362
- Recalls of 2010 with one of the same hazards
- 18%
- Recalls of 2010 in the category Clothing (Adults)
- 1%
- Recalls on the register that name Ardica Technologies
- 1
Official channels
- CPSC recall notice 10186The notice on the CPSC site, with the pictures and the contact of the firm.
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Recall Register. CPSC recall 10186. https://recallregister.com/product/184-ardica-recalls-heated-jackets-and-vests-due-to-burn-hazard/. Source: CPSC Recall Retrieval Web Services. Data through .
Sources
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- US Consumer Product Safety Commission
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- Data retrieved
- 30 Sep 2026
- Newest CPSC recall on the register
- 24 Sep 2026
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Questions
- Does CPSC recall 10186 report injuries?
- The CPSC notice says:
The firm has received five reports of overheating. No injuries have been reported.
- Where was the product sold?
- The CPSC notice says:
Sporting goods and outdoor equipment retailers from August 2009 through February 2010 for between $230 and $425.
- How many units are in CPSC recall 10186?
- The CPSC notice gives this number:
About 2,600
- Where was the product made?
- The CPSC notice gives:
China