InfoCons Consumer Protection Alert : iHEAT – Heated jacket

iHEAT – Heated jacket

Name: Heated Jacket for Women

Category: 10

Date: 2025-07-04

Product Category: Clothing, textiles and fashion items

Risk Type: Electric shock, Fire

Danger: The lithium-ion battery pack is poorly constructed and does not provide sufficient protection to prevent against thermal runaway, leading to the risk of fire. Additionally, the power supply plug pins are too close to the edge of the plug face, exposing the user to live parts, leading to electric shock. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Low Voltage Directive.

Measures: Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: RetailerCategory of measure(s): Removal of this product listing by the online marketplaceDate of entry into force: 17/04/2025

Description: Black electrically heated jacket intended for women, powered by a portable battery. Product sold online, in particular via Amazon (ASIN: B08JGLLVCF).

Notifying Country: United Kingdom in respect of Northern Ireland

Country of Origin: People’s Republic of China

Alert Type: Consumer

Alert Level: Serious risk

iHEAT - Heated jacket

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